KLAWOCK

PWSID: AK2120169 · Klawock, AK · Serves 904 people

Health Violations

KLAWOCK has 64 health-based violations out of 64 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
904
Total Violations
64
Health Violations
64
Source Type
Surface Water

KLAWOCK (PWSID AK2120169) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 904 people in Klawock, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 64 total violations, with 64 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2004–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Alaska state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
AK2120169
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Klawock, AK
Population Served
904
Health Violations
Yes (64)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 56 56
Arsenic 4 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4

Violation History (64)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2006
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2005
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2005
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2004
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KLAWOCK water safe to drink?
KLAWOCK has 64 health-based violations out of 64 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does KLAWOCK serve?
KLAWOCK serves 904 people in Klawock, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KLAWOCK have?
KLAWOCK has 64 total violations on record spanning 2004–2025. 64 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KLAWOCK water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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