KETCHIKAN H2O

PWSID: AK2121479 · Ward Cove, AK · Serves 25 people

Health Violations

KETCHIKAN H2O has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
25
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

KETCHIKAN H2O (PWSID AK2121479) 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 25 people in Ward Cove, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2013–2013.

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)
AK2121479
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Ward Cove, AK
Population Served
25
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KETCHIKAN H2O water safe to drink?
KETCHIKAN H2O has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 KETCHIKAN H2O serve?
KETCHIKAN H2O serves 25 people in Ward Cove, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KETCHIKAN H2O have?
KETCHIKAN H2O has 1 total violation on record spanning 2013–2013. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KETCHIKAN H2O water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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