Water Quality in Fairbanks, AK (99775)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99775.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

826

Population

6

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

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)

University Of Alaska - Fairbanks

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 6,200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uaf/Iab Toolik Field Station

All resolved
Surface water 175 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Uaf - Scce - Adler School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Fairbanks (99775) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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

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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