Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99517)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99517.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,486
Population
11
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Moa Municipality Of Anchorage
All resolvedJber-Elmendorf
Bob Smith
Doyon Utilities Jber - Richardson
All resolvedNorthern Oilfield Services Truck # 48
Forest Park Trailer Park
Eaglecrest Manor Apt
Puffin Inn
All resolvedPastime Club
Spruce Terraces Subdivision
Nana Construction Llc
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Anchorage (99517) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.