Water Quality in Fairbanks, AK (99709)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99709.
Active Health Violations
19 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
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.
29,551
Population
69
Water Systems
107
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (69)
Golden Heart Utilities
Groundwater 78,324 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
College Utilities Corporation
Purchased groundwater 27,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ft Wainwright - Main Post
Groundwater 20,076 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ak Riverways / Chena Village
Groundwater 998 people served
0 violations
El Dorado Gold Mine
All resolved Groundwater 524 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dot & Pf Fox Watering Point
All resolved Groundwater 350 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fairbanks Water Company Llc
All resolved Purchased groundwater 325 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Ester Gold Camp
Groundwater 270 people served
0 violations
Manh Choh Personnel Camp-Tok
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ak Div Parks - Harding Beach
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Chena R Srs #4
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Chena R Srs #2
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Fairbanks Montessori School
Purchased groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Beaver Lk. Resort 2545/2555 Mission
1 health-based Groundwater 102 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Chena Marina Rv Park
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Ivory Jacks
All resolved Groundwater 88 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Golden North Motel
Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations
The Vallata
All resolved Groundwater 63 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Ak Div Of Forestry /Fbks
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Delta Srs
2 health-based Groundwater 53 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Yksd - Allakaket School
10 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 52 people served
71 violations (5yr)
· 10 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Beaver Lk Resort / 2521 Outside Blvd.
1 health-based Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Justa Store
Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Quartz Lake Sra
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Denali Princess Wilderness Ldg
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Blm - Cripple Ck Cmpg East
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ak Espresso & Chowder House
Purchased groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bun On The Run
Purchased groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Cranberry Hill Preschool
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Fnsb Solid Waste Facility Main Office
All resolved Groundwater 27 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Raven Hall
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Dot & Pf Tok Combined Facility
5 health-based Groundwater 26 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based · All resolved
The Health Cache / Mobile
Purchased groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Blm - Mt. Prindle Cg/W.Well #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Tok River Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Red Squirrel Cg
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
3152 Wyatt / Faith Lane, Llc
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Colo Crk Trail
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Olnes Pond
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Up Chatanika R
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Whitefish Cg
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Eagle Trail Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Rosehip Cg.
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Clearwater Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Quartz Lk New
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Lost Lake Well
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Moon Lake Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Syndoulos Lutheran Church
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Fairbanks Christian Center
Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Taiga Woodlands Subdivision
Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - L. Chena Dome
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Rivers Edge R.V. Park/Cabins
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Salcha R. Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Donelly Ck Srs
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Birch Lake
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Gold Dredge #8
Purchased groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Harding Lk Cg
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
2490 Mission / Faith Lane Llc
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Tors Cmgr.
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Angel Rock Sra
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Bingle Memorial Camp
Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations
Blm - Ophir Crk Cg / W.Well #1
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Blm - Mt. Prindle Cg/E.Well #1
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Blm - Cripple Creek Cg
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Blm - Ophir Crk Cg / E.Well #2
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Blm - Marion Creek Campground
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Faa King Salmon East Housing
Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Harding Sra Ent
Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations
Ak Div Parks - Big Delta
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
21 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
7 violations
Has active
TTHMHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
41 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
12 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
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 limit2.5 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fairbanks (99709) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 107.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.