Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99518)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99518.
Active Health Violations
11 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,764
Population
59
Water Systems
89
Violations (5yr)
11
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (59)
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) ✓
Norfolk Utilities
Groundwater 3,300 people served
0 violations
Nsbu - Point Hope
Surface water 881 people served
0 violations
Nsbu - Wainwright
All resolved Surface water 600 people served
25 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wasilla Circle K Store - 7751 W Parks Hw
All resolved Groundwater 513 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Ak Polar Glacier Water Company
Purchased surface water 507 people served
0 violations
Black Bear Coffee Co. Water Haul Truck
Purchased surface water 500 people served
0 violations
Nsbu - Nuiqsut
All resolved Surface water 443 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Nsbu - Anaktuvuk Pass
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.33 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Nsbu - Kaktovik (Barter Is)
Surface water 292 people served
0 violations
Nsbu - Atqasuk
All resolved Surface water 284 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Nsbu - Point Lay
All resolved Surface water 237 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Western Geco
Surface water 234 people served
0 violations
Vitus Energy - Trapper Creek
1 health-based Groundwater 211 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Amber Ridge/Park Place Apartments
Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations
Snowshoe Water System
3 health-based Groundwater 180 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Glacier Valley Water Company
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Arctic Road Builders #2869
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Carlos Mexican Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kuukpik Hotel / Nuiqsut
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Cantwell Food Mart
All resolved Groundwater 86 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Halliburton Geo. Serv #1195
Purchased surface water 80 people served
0 violations
Polar Raceway Park
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Graphite Creek Camp
Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations
Meadow Creek Center Dot
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Center
Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations
Geco Prakla
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Country Lane Apartments
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Kuukpik Arctic Catering Ww1 Sleigh Camp
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Orion Marine Man Camp - Cape Lisburne
Surface water 54 people served
0 violations
Village Gas
All resolved Groundwater 53 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Vitus - Healy Store
5 health-based Groundwater 52 people served
20 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based
Foodland Water Vending Machine
Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Crossroads Center Mall
2 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.49 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Two Brothers Roadhouse
All resolved Groundwater 47 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Showboat Ii
Purchased groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Susitna Bar & Grill
All resolved Groundwater 29 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Rabbit Creek Rifle Range
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Amber Ridge Brentwood #2
Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Amber Ridge Brentwood #1
Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Amber Ridge Wasilla Fishhook
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Amber Ridge Wasilla Fishhook
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Wasilla Carrs 800 Units
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Western Geophysical Camp 794
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #12 Jewel Lake
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #13 - Huffman
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #5 - Aurora Village
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Crystal Creek Of Blue Stream
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #10 - Dimond
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Alaska Pure Water Products
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #7 - Eagle River
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Carrs #17 - Muldoon
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Palmer Carrs 800 Unit
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arctic Road Builders #2870
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Kuukpik Arctic Services
Unknown 24 people served
0 violations
Holiday Station Store#650 - Pittman Rd
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
29 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
4 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Anchorage (99518) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 89.
Fewer violations 96th 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
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.