Water Quality in Sitka, AK (99835)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99835.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,368

Population

8

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Sitka

Surface water 9,448 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alaska Pulp Co.

Surface water 450 people served
0 violations

True Alaska Bottling Company

Purchased surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Usfs Starrigavan Recreational Area

All resolved
Groundwater 102 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

I-Usfs Starrigavan Recreation Area,Sitka

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Misty Fjords Water Company

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

False Island

Surface water 35 people served
0 violations

Searhc Rmw

Surface water 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
14 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Sitka (99835) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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