Water Quality in Galena, AK (99741)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99741.

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

611

Population

6

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

17

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Galena Wtp1 - City

17 health-based
Groundwater 490 people served
30 violations (5yr) · 17 health-based
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Galena Wtp2 - Gila

Groundwater 290 people served
20 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Riverside Inn

Groundwater 111 people served
0 violations

Yukon River Restaurant

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Interior Trading Company

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Archies Yukon Inn

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
8 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

11 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

10 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1500 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Galena (99741) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 91th 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.

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