Water Quality in Ketchikan, AK (99901)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99901.
Past Health-Based Violations
25 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 117 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,768
Population
80
Water Systems
142
Violations (5yr)
25
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (80)
Ketchikan Public Utilities
Surface water 8,937 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Craig Public Works
All resolved Surface water 1,475 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mountain Point Service Area
Surface water 975 people served
0 violations
South Tongass Water Utility
3 health-based Surface water 975 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Saxman
1 health-based Surface water 450 people served
37 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Point Higgins Elementary School
3 health-based Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Knudson Cove Marina
All resolved Groundwater 233 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Tuxekan Logging Lab Bay
Surface water 180 people served
0 violations
Waterfall Resort
All resolved Surface water 168 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Clover Pass Resort
11 health-based Surface water 133 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 11 health-based · All resolved
The Last Frontier
Groundwater 131 people served
0 violations
Signal Creek Campground
Purchased surface water 120 people served
0 violations
Last Chance Campground
Purchased surface water 120 people served
0 violations
Shoup Street Service Area
Surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Renaissance Water Bottling Plant
Surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Totem Bight State Park
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Salmon Falls Resort
Surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Ridgewood Mobile Home Park
Surface water 99 people served
0 violations
Zarembo Island
Surface water 98 people served
0 violations
Miller 205 Camp Barge
Surface water 80 people served
0 violations
Gildersleeve Grace Harbor
Surface water 78 people served
0 violations
Gildersleeve - Dog Salmon Crk.
Surface water 75 people served
0 violations
Henderson Trailer Court
Surface water 72 people served
0 violations
View Cove Camp
Surface water 70 people served
0 violations
George Inlet Lodge
Surface water 67 people served
0 violations
Reid Cove (Dora Bay)
Surface water 65 people served
0 violations
Shelter Cove - Kpc
Surface water 64 people served
0 violations
Dolomi Camp
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Clover Bay Lodge
Surface water 59 people served
0 violations
Phoenix Logging - Fire Cove
Surface water 52 people served
0 violations
Lyman Anchorage/Itt
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Smith Cove Camp
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Phoenix Logging-Anita Bay
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
South Coast Mobile Water
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Yes Bay Lodge
All resolved Surface water 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
George Inlet Lodge
1 health-based Surface water 49 people served
18 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Silverking Lodge
2 health-based Surface water 46 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Whales Resort
Surface water 43 people served
0 violations
Kpc Accomodation Barge
Surface water 40 people served
0 violations
Herring Bay Association
Surface water 39 people served
0 violations
Columbia Helicopters #1
Surface water 37 people served
0 violations
Steamboat Bay Fishing Club
Surface water 36 people served
0 violations
Cefer Barge
Surface water 35 people served
0 violations
Miller 205-Suemez
Surface water 35 people served
0 violations
West Coast Stevedoring
Surface water 35 people served
0 violations
Clearwater Barge
Surface water 32 people served
0 violations
Elf Point
Surface water 30 people served
0 violations
Usfs 3 Cs Campground
Purchased surface water 30 people served
0 violations
Sm3 Barge
Surface water 30 people served
0 violations
Lighthouse Grocery
All resolved Groundwater 28 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Sullivan Logging Camp
Surface water 27 people served
0 violations
Water Tap
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Cape Omni Barge
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Sm3 Barge
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Southeast Water Services
All resolved Purchased surface water 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Cape Chacon Camp Barge
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Roses Diner
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Southcoast Inc.
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Edna Bay School
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Texaco North Convenience Store Tank
Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Usfs Ward Lake Day Use Area
Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Camp Bear Barge
Surface water 24 people served
0 violations
George Inlet Cannery
2 health-based Groundwater 24 people served
15 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Edgewater Inn And Restaurant
Surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Settlers Cove Campground
Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Craik Logging
Surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Frosty Bay Camp
Surface water 22 people served
0 violations
Rowan Bay Pws
Surface water 22 people served
0 violations
Cape Muzon Barge - Niblack Mining
Surface water 21 people served
0 violations
Rally Trucking
Purchased surface water 20 people served
0 violations
Ward Cove Warehouse (Amhs)
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Fox River Float Camp
Surface water 15 people served
0 violations
Boyer Towing
Surface water 7 people served
0 violations
Orton Ranch
Surface water 2 people served
0 violations
Alaska Rainwater Bottling Company
Surface water 1 people served
0 violations
Clover Pass Community Church
2 health-based Groundwater 0
25 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Mckenzie Inlet Logging Camp
Surface water 0
0 violations
Homestead Trailer Park
Surface water 0
0 violations
Columbia Helicopter Camp #2
Surface water 0
0 violations
Southeast Services - Waterhaulers
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
43 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
27 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
25 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
7 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ketchikan (99901) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 142.
Fewer violations 98th 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.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.