Hydaburg, AK: 6 Health Violations — 77/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Hydaburg, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above AK's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Hydaburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Hydaburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 83 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0025 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 65% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.41 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Hydaburg
Consolidated water delivery characterizes Hydaburg, AK: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position — carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hydaburg, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 297 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hydaburg: B (77/100)
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
Hydaburg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0025 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 40 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 36 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 22 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 16 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99922 | B | 83 | 6 | Hydaburg |
All ZIP Codes in Hydaburg
- 99922 [B] — 83 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 Hydaburg
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 Hydaburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Hydaburg's Housing Stock?
With 65% 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
Federal plumbing rules changed in two stages — lead pipes were phased out before 1970, and lead solder was banned in 1986 — but in Hydaburg, where the median build year is 1971, most of the housing was already in place before those rules took effect. The materials installed under older standards remain embedded in a substantial portion of the residential inventory today.
Over half of homes in Hydaburg 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.
Hydaburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Placing remediation in the context of Hydaburg'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 Hydaburg are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 39% below the Alaska average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hydaburg
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 65% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Hydaburg — 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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