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Water Quality in Ketchikan, AK

78 water systems serving 15,303 people

City Overview

78
Water Systems
15.3K
People Served
5.8 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Elevated

Average lead detection across Ketchikan water systems is 5.8 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record7232
Health-based violations839
Lead action level violations2
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN PUBLIC UTILITIES
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120232 · Surface Water
8.9K
served
2.5 ppb
lead
SOUTH TONGASS WATER UTILITY
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2121510 · Surface Water
975
served
1.9 ppb
lead
MOUNTAIN POINT SERVICE AREA
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120452 · Surface Water
975
served
9.9 ppb
lead
SAXMAN
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120127 · Surface Water
450
served
9.0 ppb
lead
POINT HIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121076 · Groundwater
300
served
5.5 ppb
lead
KNUDSON COVE MARINA
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121026 · Groundwater
233
served
No data
lead
TUXEKAN LOGGING LAB BAY
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120410 · Surface Water
180
served
6.0 ppb
lead
WATERFALL RESORT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120567 · Surface Water
168
served
No data
lead
CLOVER PASS RESORT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120020 · Surface Water
133
served
No data
lead
THE LAST FRONTIER
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120101 · Groundwater
131
served
No data
lead
LAST CHANCE CAMPGROUND
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120517 · Purchased Surface Water
120
served
No data
lead
SIGNAL CREEK CAMPGROUND
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120509 · Purchased Surface Water
120
served
No data
lead
SALMON FALLS RESORT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121131 · Surface Water
100
served
No data
lead
SHOUP STREET SERVICE AREA
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120062 · Surface Water
100
served
18.9 ppb
lead
TOTEM BIGHT STATE PARK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121157 · Purchased Surface Water
100
served
No data
lead
RENAISSANCE WATER BOTTLING PLANT
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121506 · Surface Water
100
served
No data
lead
RIDGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK
Community Water System · PWSID: AK2120460 · Surface Water
99
served
4.7 ppb
lead
ZAREMBO ISLAND
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121296 · Surface Water
98
served
No data
lead
MILLER 205 CAMP BARGE
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2121327 · Surface Water
80
served
10.0 ppb
lead
GILDERSLEEVE GRACE HARBOR
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: AK2120313 · Surface Water
78
served
4.7 ppb
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ketchikan tap water safe to drink?

Ketchikan tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Ketchikan, Alaska?

Ketchikan has 78 public water systems serving approximately 15,303 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.8 ppb. There are 7232 total violations on record.

Does Ketchikan have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.8 ppb across Ketchikan's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Ketchikan?

78 public water systems are registered in Ketchikan, Alaska with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 15,303 people.

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