Water Quality in Fairbanks, AK (99708)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99708.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

28

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)

H2o 2u, Dba The Fill

Purchased groundwater 2,400 people served
0 violations

Riverboat Discovery Iii

Purchased groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Goldstream Water

Purchased groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Bethel Church

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Pump House Restaurant

3 health-based
Groundwater 378 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Star Golf Club

Groundwater 203 people served
0 violations

Denali Bluffs Hotel

Surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Moose Mountain

Groundwater 152 people served
0 violations

The Inn At Coldfoot

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Coldfoot Cafe

1 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Blue Loon

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Boatel Bar

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Northstar Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Yukon River Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 59 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ptarmigan Heights Utilities

All resolved
Groundwater 53 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.77 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goldhill Rv Park And Cabins

Purchased groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

The Fresh Catch

Purchased groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Double Decker Express-O

Purchased groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Southrim Apartments

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Golden Heart Christian School

Purchased groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Bright Ice

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Door Of Hope Church

Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Fairbanks Golf Course

Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Door Of Hope Training Center

Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Cold Climate Housing Center

Purchased groundwater 22 people served
0 violations

Ridgetop Cabins

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Fox Roadhouse - Well

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Fox Roadhouse - Hauled Water

Purchased groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2022

How Does This Compare?

Fairbanks (99708) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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.

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