Allakaket, AK: 1 Health Violation — 94/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Allakaket tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within AK.
How Allakaket Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Allakaket Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 62 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.56 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Allakaket
A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Allakaket, AK — the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Allakaket, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 195 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Allakaket: A (94/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Allakaket water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 46 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 38 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99720 | A | 62 | 1 | Allakaket Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Allakaket
- 99720 [A] — 62 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Allakaket
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Allakaket
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Allakaket's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Development in Allakaket unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1999 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed — including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.
Most homes in Allakaket were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Allakaket: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Placing remediation in the context of Allakaket's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Allakaket are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 61% below the Alaska average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Allakaket
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Wherever 38% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Allakaket — a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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