KOBUK WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AK2340565 · Kobuk, AK · Serves 93 people

Health Violations

KOBUK WATER SYSTEM has 54 health-based violations out of 54 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
93
Total Violations
54
Health Violations
54
Source Type
Groundwater

KOBUK WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AK2340565) 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 93 people in Kobuk, AK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Alaska drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 54 total violations, with 54 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2013–2024.

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)
AK2340565
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Kobuk, AK
Population Served
93
Health Violations
Yes (54)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 54 54

Violation History (54)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Dec 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Mar 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 19, 2013
Fluoride Yes Feb 10, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KOBUK WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
KOBUK WATER SYSTEM has 54 health-based violations out of 54 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 KOBUK WATER SYSTEM serve?
KOBUK WATER SYSTEM serves 93 people in Kobuk, AK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KOBUK WATER SYSTEM have?
KOBUK WATER SYSTEM has 54 total violations on record spanning 2013–2024. 54 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KOBUK 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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