NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AK2260804 · Nelson Lagoon, AK · Serves 60 people

Health Violations

NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
60
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AK2260804) 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 60 people in Nelson Lagoon, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2016–2024.

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)
AK2260804
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Nelson Lagoon, AK
Population Served
60
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM serve?
NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM serves 60 people in Nelson Lagoon, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM have?
NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 2016–2024. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Arsenic.

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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