Water Quality in HOPE, AK (99605)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99605.

12

Total Violations

3

Health-Based

9

Monitoring / Reporting

10

Resolved

What does this mean?

10 of 12 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 9 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 194

Violations Detail (12 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 21, 2024ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 21, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2022ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 10, 2022ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2021ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2021ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

2024(2)

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 21Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 21Active

How Does This Compare?

HOPE (99605) has 12 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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