QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AK2271041 · Quinhagak, AK · Serves 724 people

Health Violations

QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM has 35 health-based violations out of 35 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
724
Total Violations
35
Health Violations
35
Source Type
Surface Water

QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AK2271041) 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 724 people in Quinhagak, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 35 total violations, with 35 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2018–2024.

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)
AK2271041
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Quinhagak, AK
Population Served
724
Health Violations
Yes (35)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 35 35

Violation History (35)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2018
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM has 35 health-based violations out of 35 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 QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM serve?
QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM serves 724 people in Quinhagak, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM have?
QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM has 35 total violations on record spanning 2018–2024. 35 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in QUINHAGAK 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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