Water Quality in Fairbanks, AK (99760)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99760.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

833

Population

15

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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)

Nenana Municipal Water

All resolved
Groundwater 486 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monroes Monderosa

2 health-based
Groundwater 78 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Clear Sky Lodge

All resolved
Groundwater 58 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

A - Frame Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Clear Trailer Court

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Y/Koyukuk School District

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Summer Shades Campground

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Tripod Motel

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Tamarack Inn

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Cox Mobile Unit

Purchased groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Y/Koyukuk Sch. Dist-Fbks.

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Fireweed 288 Roadhouse

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Fairbanks (99760) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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