Fairbanks Water Quality
Alaska
According to EPA SDWIS, Fairbanks, Alaska is served by 18 community water systems covering about 159,964 people. The same extract lists 47 health-based violation records, most recently coded 0700 in 2025. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Fairbanks, Alaska is delivered through 18 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 159,964 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 47 violation records across the 18 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 5 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Groundwater Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Alaska drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES | 78,324 | 1 | Health |
| COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION | 27,000 | 0 | Clean |
| DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON | 20,284 | 0 | Clean |
| FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST | 20,076 | 0 | Clean |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | 6,200 | 14 | Health |
| H2O 2U, DBA THE FILL | 2,400 | 0 | Clean |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | 1,575 | 6 | Health |
| FT. GREELY - MAIN POST | 1,257 | 0 | Clean |
| PIONEER WELLS AT FOX | 880 | 1 | Health |
| PIONEER WELLS | 600 | 0 | Clean |
| DOT & PF FOX WATERING POINT | 350 | 0 | Clean |
| FAIRBANKS WATER COMPANY LLC | 325 | 0 | Clean |
| TWIN SPRINGS WATER | 310 | 0 | Clean |
| WILDWOOD HOMES LLC | 114 | 4 | Health |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | 105 | 10 | Health |
| NELSON PARK | 80 | 1 | Health |
| PTARMIGAN HEIGHTS UTILITIES | 53 | 0 | Clean |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | 31 | 10 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | Groundwater Rule | 2025-07-13 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2025-01-02 |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| WILDWOOD HOMES LLC | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| NELSON PARK | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| WILDWOOD HOMES LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2024-01-01 |
| WILDWOOD HOMES LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2024-01-01 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2023-08-16 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2023-08-16 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2021-09-16 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2021-09-16 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2021-09-16 |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | Groundwater Rule | 2021-02-04 |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | Groundwater Rule | 2021-02-04 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2017-04-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2017-01-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2016-10-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2016-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2016-04-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2016-01-01 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2015-12-23 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2015-12-23 |
| RAINBOW VALLEY MHP | Groundwater Rule | 2015-12-23 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2015-10-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2015-10-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2015-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2015-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2015-04-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - FAIRBANKS | TTHM | 2015-01-01 |
| WILDWOOD HOMES LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2014-03-23 |
| PIONEER WELLS AT FOX | Groundwater Rule | 2013-11-22 |
| GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES | Groundwater Rule | 2013-07-01 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2013-01-01 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2013-01-01 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2011-11-02 |
| BIRCHVIEW RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC | Groundwater Rule | 2011-11-02 |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | Lead and Copper Rule | 2003-09-01 |
| VALLEY WATER COMPANY | Lead and Copper Rule | 1994-07-01 |
What are Fairbanks's health-based records for?
Fairbanks's health-based violation records carry 5 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | 27 | 6 |
| Tthm | 10 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 6 | 5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
TRI Facilities in Fairbanks
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Fort Knox Mine | 79.4M lbs |
| Apma 9156-GIL Exploration Site | 183.9K lbs |
| Aurora Energy LLC | 1.9K lbs |
| Petro Star Fairbanks Rail & Truck Terminal | 977 lbs |
| Brenntag Pacific Inc | 0 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Fairbanks, Alaska? ▼
How many water violations does Fairbanks have in this EPA extract? ▼
What contaminants were found in Fairbanks water? ▼
How many water systems serve Fairbanks? ▼
Where does Fairbanks get its drinking water? ▼
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How does Fairbanks compare in Alaska?
Of the 188 Alaska places with at least one community water system on file, Fairbanks ranks #3 by number of systems (18).
Either side of it: Anchorage (80), Wasilla (35), Palmer (15), Big Lake (12)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 18 community water systems whose service area lists Fairbanks, ranked against the 188 Alaska places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.