Shaktoolik, AK: 3 Health Violations — 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Shaktoolik, AK: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
How Shaktoolik Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Shaktoolik Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 91 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0042 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 52% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.89 — above typical levels.
Shaktoolik's Water Providers
The structure of water supply in Shaktoolik, AK is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Shaktoolik, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 293 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Shaktoolik: A (88/100)
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
Shaktoolik water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 58 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 56 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 28 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 26 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99771 | A | 91 | 3 | Shaktoolik Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Shaktoolik
- 99771 [A] — 91 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.
Shaktoolik Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Shaktoolik's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Shaktoolik Infrastructure Age
With 52% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Shaktoolik's median build year of 1985 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Shaktoolik 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Shaktoolik
What does remediation cost in financial context for Shaktoolik homeowners? Proportionally very little — the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.
Remediation costs in Shaktoolik are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 53% below the Alaska average.
Shaktoolik: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 52% pre-rule share in Shaktoolik 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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