Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99505)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99505.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,015

Population

11

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Moa Municipality Of Anchorage

All resolved
Surface water 221,351 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jber-Elmendorf

Purchased surface water 30,003 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bob Smith

Groundwater 21,320 people served
0 violations

Doyon Utilities Jber - Richardson

All resolved
Surface water 20,284 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Teck Alaska Red Dog Mine Pac

All resolved
Surface water 517 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1710 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Teck Alaska Red Dog Conpac

All resolved
Surface water 291 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alcantra National Guard Camp

Groundwater 207 people served
0 violations

Teck Red Dog Port Facility

Groundwater under influence of surface water 162 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uscg Bear Valley Golf Course

1 health-based
Groundwater 59 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Usaf Elmendorf Eagleglenn

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Us Army Bethel Natl Guard

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1710 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99505) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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