KACHEMAK SELO #3

PWSID: AK2247953 · Homer, AK · Serves 150 people

Health Violations

KACHEMAK SELO #3 has 22 health-based violations out of 22 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
150
Total Violations
22
Health Violations
22
Source Type
Surface Water

KACHEMAK SELO #3 (PWSID AK2247953) 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 150 people in Homer, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 22 total violations, with 22 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli. Recorded violations span 1997–2017.

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)
AK2247953
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Homer, AK
Population Served
150
Health Violations
Yes (22)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 21 21
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (22)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Nov 4, 2017
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2004
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2003
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KACHEMAK SELO #3 water safe to drink?
KACHEMAK SELO #3 has 22 health-based violations out of 22 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 KACHEMAK SELO #3 serve?
KACHEMAK SELO #3 serves 150 people in Homer, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KACHEMAK SELO #3 have?
KACHEMAK SELO #3 has 22 total violations on record spanning 1997–2017. 22 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KACHEMAK SELO #3 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli.

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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