Anaktuvuk Pass, AK Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-04
Water systems in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK serve households with few reported safety events.
How Anaktuvuk Pass Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
What You Should Know About Anaktuvuk Pass Water
- Average lead level: 0.0003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 60% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 13.33 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Anaktuvuk Pass
Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 277 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Anaktuvuk Pass — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Anaktuvuk Pass: A (99/100)
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
Anaktuvuk Pass water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0003 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)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99721 | A | Nsbu - Anaktuvuk Pass | 350 |
All ZIP Codes in Anaktuvuk Pass
- 99721 [A]
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.
Health Outcomes in Anaktuvuk Pass
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Anaktuvuk Pass
With 60% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Because the majority of Anaktuvuk Pass's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1987 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.
Over half of homes in Anaktuvuk Pass were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Anaktuvuk Pass
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 60% pre-rule share in Anaktuvuk Pass keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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