Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in Alaska Drinking Water
Alaska has 3,661 public water systems. 3122 have recorded total trihalomethanes (tthm) violations.
Total Systems
3,661
With Violations
3,122
EPA MCL
0.08
Population Served
855K
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in Alaska: Key Facts
Total Water Systems
3,661
Systems with Violations
3,122
Lead Violations
47
Copper Violations
250
EPA Standard
0.08 mg/L
Water Systems with Violations in Alaska
| System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| AKHIOK | 90 | 3426 |
| DIOMEDE JOINT UTILITIES | 83 | 3125 |
| TUNUNAK WATER SYSTEM | 20 | 2745 |
| NEWTOK WATER SYSTEM | 435 | 2739 |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF SLEETMUTE | 82 | 2494 |
| ALAKANUK WATER SYSTEM | 570 | 2344 |
| BEAR CREEK RV PARK | 19 | 2204 |
| GRAYLING WATER SYSTEM | 207 | 2201 |
Health Effects of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Exposure
Cancer risk
Long-term exposure increases bladder cancer risk
Reproductive effects
Some evidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Liver/kidney stress
High chronic exposure may stress liver and kidneys
Long-term exposure: increased risk of cancer (bladder). Some evidence of reproductive effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there total trihalomethanes (tthm) in Alaska water?
Alaska has 3,661 public water systems. 3122 have recorded total trihalomethanes (tthm) violations based on EPA SDWIS data. If you are on a private well, your water is not covered by these regulations and should be tested independently.
How can I check my Alaska water for total trihalomethanes (tthm)?
Search for your water system using the WaterCheck system lookup, or contact your utility and request a copy of your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR is published annually and lists all detected contaminants, their levels, and the EPA MCLs. For private wells, contact a state-certified lab for independent testing.
What is the EPA limit for total trihalomethanes (tthm)?
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (tthm) is 0.08 mg/L. Systems that exceed MCLs are required to notify customers and take corrective action.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at a Glance
Source
Byproduct of drinking water chlorination; reaction of chlorine with organic matter
How to Filter Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
- +Activated carbon filters reduce TTHMs effectively
- +Reverse osmosis also removes TTHMs
- +Letting water sit uncovered may reduce some volatile TTHMs