Water Quality in Unalakleet, AK (99684)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99684.

Past Health-Based Violations

28 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 77 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.

565

Population

4

Water Systems

105

Violations (5yr)

28

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Unalakleet City Water Supply

28 health-based
Groundwater 757 people served
105 violations (5yr) · 28 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Bering St Sd - Golovin School

Purchased surface water 61 people served
0 violations

Maragret Anderson

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Unalakleet River Lodge

Surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
35 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
27 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

11 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
14 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Unalakleet (99684) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 105.

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

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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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