Aniak, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Aniak Water
- Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.88.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Aniak, Alaska, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 707 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Aniak in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Aniak
- Lead action-level status: not available
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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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Aniak
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Aniak
With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a home in Aniak was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1982. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.
Most homes in Aniak were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Aniak
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Aniak
Historical NFIP data for Aniak contains 26 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,887. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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