NUNAPITCHUK WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report
Population
496
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 69
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
69 violations in the past 5 years, including 13 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- AK2260820
- Population Served
- 496
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Native American
- State
- Alaska
- EPA Region
- 10
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 13 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 10 |
| Contaminant 0999 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 12 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 22 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 23 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2025
4
2024
26
2023
29
2022
8
2021
2
2020
3
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2013
1
Total violations on record: 89
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Nitrate
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
89violations total
318% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.