Water Quality in Petersburg, AK (99929)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99929.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 6 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.

2,087

Population

8

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Petersburg

All resolved
Surface water 3,218 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wrangell

2 health-based
Surface water 2,300 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Silver Bay - Wrangell Sawmill

Surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Alaska Airlines Wrangell

Surface water 37 people served
0 violations

Roadhouse Lodge

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Shoemaker

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mill Park Trailer Court

Surface water 22 people served
0 violations

Tyee Lake/Thomas Bay

Surface water 13 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.74 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Petersburg (99929) 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

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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