PORT GRAHAM

PWSID: AK2240498 · Port Graham, AK · Serves 180 people

Health Violations

PORT GRAHAM has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
180
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Surface Water

PORT GRAHAM (PWSID AK2240498) 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 180 people in Port Graham, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2004–2015.

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)
AK2240498
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Port Graham, AK
Population Served
180
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 9 9
Turbidity 1 1

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2015
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2005
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2005
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2005
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2005
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2004
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PORT GRAHAM water safe to drink?
PORT GRAHAM has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 PORT GRAHAM serve?
PORT GRAHAM serves 180 people in Port Graham, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PORT GRAHAM have?
PORT GRAHAM has 10 total violations on record spanning 2004–2015. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PORT GRAHAM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Turbidity.

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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