Water Quality in Haines, AK (99850)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99850.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

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5

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Haines Borough

3 health-based
Surface water 2,376 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.61 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Silver Bay Barge #7

Surface water 50 people served
0 violations

Hobart Bay

Surface water 4 people served
0 violations

Obi Seafoods - Excursion Inlet Cannery

Surface water 2 people served
0 violations

Silver Bay Logging, Cube Cove

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.61 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Haines (99850) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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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