Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99540)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99540.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

468

Population

18

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

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)

Brown Bear Saloon

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Indian Creek Beer

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Indian Valley Meats

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Bird Ridge Cafe & Bakery

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Birdhouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Diamond Jims Bar & Liquor

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Div Parks Eklutna Group Cg

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Of Parks Mchugh Creek

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Parks Eklutna Picnic Area

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Parks Eklutna Trailhead

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Parks Eklutna Lakes Cg

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Of Parks Bird Creek C/G

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Indian Valley Bible Chalet

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Div Of Parks Potter Sec House

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99540) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

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.

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