Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99515)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99515.

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

21,870

Population

36

Water Systems

180

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)

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) ✓

Moa Heritage Heights Service

Groundwater 1,600 people served
0 violations

Fairview Market Place

All resolved
Groundwater 1,113 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Moa Alyeska Basin

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Asd Bear Valley Elementary

Groundwater 524 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.93 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Municipality Of Anchorage

Groundwater 517 people served
0 violations

Asd Huffman Elementary School

Groundwater 506 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Asd Ravenwood School

4 health-based
Groundwater 472 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Townsite Foodmart

All resolved
Groundwater 406 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Asd O Malley Elementary Sch

Groundwater 370 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Chapel By The Sea, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 220 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Asd Girdwood Elementary School

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Salvation Army - Anchorage Korean Corps

All resolved
Groundwater 152 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hideaway Club

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Georges Homestead Steakhouse

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Terrace On The Lake

All resolved
Groundwater 96 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Big Lake Super Store

Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations

Wilder Construction Camp

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sunrise Koa Campground

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Zpa Housing - Pond Studios

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Judy'S Cafe

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Div Parks Eklutna Camping Loop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Snowcrest View South

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
143 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Doyon Drilling Camp #14

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Doyon Drilling Rig 141

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Doyon Drilling Rig # 19

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Illinois Creek Mine

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Alaska'S Best Water & Coffee

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Pipple S/D L 6 B 5

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Stephan Lake Lodge

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Montana Creek Campground

Groundwater under influence of surface water 10 people served
0 violations

Denali Industrial Park

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Dimond B-B-Q Pit

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

28 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

9 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99515) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 180.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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