Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99508)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99508.

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

36,458

Population

34

Water Systems

375

Violations (5yr)

19

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)

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) ✓

Manoogs Isle Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 935 people served
0 violations

Glencaren Court

All resolved
Groundwater 828 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Kotlik Water System

9 health-based
Surface water 617 people served
97 violations (5yr) · 9 health-based
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Golden Nugget Rv Park, Malaspina Mhp

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Wilderness Edge Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 258 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Goodnews Bay

All resolved
Surface water 250 people served
69 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Utopia Meadows Sd

All resolved
Groundwater 232 people served
26 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.18 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Alaska Water Solutions Vehicle #99508

Purchased groundwater 204 people served
0 violations

Trident Seafoods Clarks Point

Surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Camp K On Kenai Lake Camp Fire Alaska

2 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Birchwood Mhp

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 20 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Quiet View Apts

Groundwater 96 people served
0 violations

Native Village Of Sleetmute

8 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 82 people served
160 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Uaa Adult Learning Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Greek Orthodox Church

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Home Park Estates

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

North Star Behavioral Health System

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.42 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Ak Pacific University Village

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Alzheimers Disease Day Care

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Camelot Manor

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Ernie Turner Center

All resolved
Groundwater 31 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Alyeska Ps 2 Perm

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Alaska Pacific University

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nosi Arctic Caribou Inn

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Worley Arctic Oilfield Hotel

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Chugach Drive Tc

Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations

Tudor Mobile Court

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Alaska Water Solutions

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

I -Nosi Haul Truck #26

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
67 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

65 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
39 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
14 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

38 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

12 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1500 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99508) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 375.

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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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

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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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