CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AK2260228 · Chignik Bay, AK · Serves 199 people

Health Violations

CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM has 25 health-based violations out of 25 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
199
Total Violations
25
Health Violations
25
Source Type
Surface Water

CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AK2260228) 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 199 people in Chignik Bay, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 25 total violations, with 25 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2005–2025.

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)
AK2260228
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Chignik Bay, AK
Population Served
199
Health Violations
Yes (25)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 19 19
Fluoride 4 4
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (25)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2025
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2025
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2025
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2020
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2020
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2020
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2020
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2020
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2020
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2015
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM has 25 health-based violations out of 25 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 CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM serve?
CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM serves 199 people in Chignik Bay, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM have?
CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM has 25 total violations on record spanning 2005–2025. 25 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Fluoride, 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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