Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99587)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99587.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 88 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

1,949

Population

20

Water Systems

91

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

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)

Alaska Wildlife Center

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 1,020 people served
33 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Seven Glaciers Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 572 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Usfs Begich Boggs Portage Vc

All resolved
Groundwater 463 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Portage Glacier Lodge

All resolved
Groundwater 257 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Double Musky Inn

Groundwater 178 people served
0 violations

Maxines Glacier City Bistro

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Alyeska Chalet Condos Hoa

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alyeska Creekside Apartments

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Girdwood Brewing Company

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Girdwood Community Needs Center

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Chair 5 Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tidewater Cafe

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

Groundwater under influence of surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Wayne & Cindy Carpenter

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usda Portage Barracks

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Turnagain Arm Bbq Pit

2 health-based
Groundwater 4 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
28 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

46 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
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
0.14 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99587) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 91.

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.

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