Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99516)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99516.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 131 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,500
Population
39
Water Systems
133
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
Loading map...
Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
Moa Municipality Of Anchorage
All resolvedJber-Elmendorf
Bob Smith
Doyon Utilities Jber - Richardson
All resolvedAnchorage Grace Church 1
Bird Creek Overflow
Conoco Phillips Aks Willow 2
Conoco Phillips Aks Willow 1
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
All resolvedTrinity Presbyterian Church
Rabbit Creek Community Church
All resolvedSaint Johns United Methodist
Bruin Park Missionary Baptist
Spring Forest Homeowners Assn.
Dearmoun Ii
All resolvedSky Ranch Estates #1 Upper Well
All resolvedSky Ranch Estates #2 Lower Well
All resolvedShepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church
Scenic View Tc
Lake O The Hills East
1 health-basedRabbit Creek Inn
Birch And Alder Llc
1 health-basedHomestead Hills
Snowcrest View North
Countryside Condos
Matthews Subdivision
All resolvedBorealis Alpha Water System
All resolvedHillside Baptist Church
All resolvedSaint Tikhon Russian Orthodox Church
E Lu Fa
Clearwater Of Alaska
Chapel Of The Cross Naz Church
Chalet Terrace
Omega Homeowners Assn.
New Grace Christian Church
All resolvedHilltop Ski Area - Haus
Wandering Moose B&B
I - Anchorage Grace Church, 214049
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Anchorage (99516) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 133.
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.