Water Quality in Nome, AK (99762)

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

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

4,156

Population

12

Water Systems

288

Violations (5yr)

21

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Nome Joint Utility System

All resolved
Groundwater 3,920 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Nome Beltz High School

2 health-based
Purchased groundwater 435 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Moonlight Water Delivery

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Golovin Community Water System

7 health-based
Surface water 150 people served
95 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Anvil Mtn Correction Center

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 135 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.61 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Diomede Joint Utilities

12 health-based
Surface water 83 people served
179 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1900 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Bering St Sd - Diomede H.S.

Purchased surface water 64 people served
0 violations

Alaska Gold Co.- Nome

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Gold Prospectors Assoc.

Surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Uscg - Port Clarence Loran Sta

Surface water 28 people served
0 violations

Shoreside Petroleum Essential-1

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Alaska Airlines Nome

GUP 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
61 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
56 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

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

21 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
19 violations
Has active
NitrateHealth-Based

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

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

20 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

16 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

7 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1900 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Nome (99762) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 288.

Fewer violations 99th 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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