Water Quality in NOME, AK (99762)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99762.

297

Total Violations

24

Health-Based

273

Monitoring / Reporting

290

Resolved

What does this mean?

290 of 297 violations have been resolved. 24 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 273 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 12 Population served: 5,244

Violations Detail (297 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(42)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

May 18Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 18Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

2024(59)

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Dec 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Nov 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Nov 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 17Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Mar 5Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NOME (99762) has 297 recorded violations, including 24 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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