Water Quality in Alakanuk, AK (99554)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99554.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 406 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 100% of US ZIP codes.

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

864

Population

3

Water Systems

413

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Alakanuk Water System

7 health-based
Surface water 570 people served
413 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Lysd Alakanuk School

Purchased groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Alakanuk Water Haul Truck

Purchased surface water 12 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
53 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
17 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
50 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
43 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
30 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
16 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

7 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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

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

2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1600 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Alakanuk (99554) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 413.

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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 →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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