DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AK2260197 · Dillingham, AK · Serves 2,419 people

Health Violations

DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,419
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AK2260197) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,419 people in Dillingham, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2020–2024.

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)
AK2260197
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Dillingham, AK
Population Served
2,419
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 3, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 10, 2020
Fluoride Yes Jan 10, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM serve?
DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM serves 2,419 people in Dillingham, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM have?
DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM has 3 total violations on record spanning 2020–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DILLINGHAM WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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