Water Quality in Shishmaref, AK (99772)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99772.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 39 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

466

Population

2

Water Systems

45

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Shishmaref Water System

6 health-based
Surface water 572 people served
45 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved

Beringst Sd-Shishmaref School

Purchased surface water 135 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
12 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Shishmaref (99772) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.

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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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