Water Quality in Fairbanks, AK (99702)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99702.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,260
Population
13
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Golden Heart Utilities
College Utilities Corporation
Ft Wainwright - Main Post
Eielson - Air Force Base
1 health-basedEielson - Birch Lake
Eielson - Birch Lake Recreation Area
All resolvedEielson - Famcamp
All resolvedEielson - Bear Lake
Eielson - Blair Lakes
Eielson - Combat Alert Cell
Eafb Visitors Center/Pass Id Facility
Eielson - Engineer Hill
Eielson - Ski Lodge
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Fairbanks (99702) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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
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.