Water Quality in Cordova, AK (99574)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99574.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,551

Population

7

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Cordova City Water

All resolved
Surface water 2,700 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Silver Bay Logging Montague

Surface water 70 people served
0 violations

Pwsac - Esther Hatchery

Surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Pwsac Afk - San Juan Hatchery

Surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Pwsac Cannery Creek Hatchery

Surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Browning Timber West Icy Bay

Groundwater under influence of surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Airport Depot Diner

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Cordova (99574) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 57th 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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