Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99506)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99506.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are36 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 87% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,028

Population

13

Water Systems

36

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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)

Usaf Jber Elmendorf - Hillberg Ski Area

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Usaf Eareckson

Groundwater under influence of surface water 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Usaf King Salmon

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Usaf Elmendorf- Munition Insp

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Usaf Elmendorf - Building 21309

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Faa Bethel Well

Groundwater 25 people served
30 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1405 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Usaf Elmendorf - Six Mile Chalet

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Arctec Alaska / Pt Barrow Lrrs

Purchased surface water 10 people served
0 violations

Chena River Flood Control

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

11 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

7 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1405 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2022

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99506) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 87th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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