Sleetmute, AK: 8 Health Violations — 79/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems serving Sleetmute hold a strong EPA compliance record — the city places among the better-performing areas in AK with few health-based violations on file.
How Sleetmute Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Sleetmute Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 147 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0079 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 44% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.88 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Sleetmute
For most households in Sleetmute, AK, tap water comes from one provider — the utility that controls the local distribution system out of 1 tracked in federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sleetmute, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 61 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sleetmute: B (79/100)
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
Sleetmute water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 74 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 62 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 58 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 46 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 40 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99668 | B | 147 | 8 | Native Village of Sleetmute |
All ZIP Codes in Sleetmute
- 99668 [B] — 147 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.
Health Outcomes in Sleetmute
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
Top Contaminants in Sleetmute Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Sleetmute
With 44% 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
Prohibited from residential plumbing since 1986, lead solder divides Sleetmute's housing stock along a timeline that the median build year of 1982 straddles. A meaningful share of homes predates the ban — a configuration that places moderate aggregate pressure on plumbing-related lead risk, distributed unevenly across neighborhoods.
Most homes in Sleetmute 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Sleetmute Homeowners
Property equity in Sleetmute runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs — a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Sleetmute are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 42% below the Alaska average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Sleetmute
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.
Practically, the structural drivers in Sleetmute — 44% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark — make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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