Health Violations Found AK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City and Borough of Juneau

EPA ID: AK2110342 · 38,526 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City and Borough of Juneau, 7 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open — the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 38,526 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 78
Avg Safety Score
38,526
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City and Borough of Juneau Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$95,321
Median Household Income
31,959
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City and Borough of Juneau serves a community with a median household income of $95,321 and an estimated 31,959 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City and Borough of Juneau's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City and Borough of Juneau compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Jber-elmendorf
30,003 people
A 0 violations
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0 violations
B 0 violations
Wasilla Water System
18,492 people
B 14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $429
Water Filtration $257
Total Estimated Cost $686

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $686 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City and Borough of Juneau (EPA ID: AK2110342) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 38,526 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
99801 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
99802 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
99803 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
99811 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
99812 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
99850 0.0006 mg/L No N/A

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City and Borough of Juneau (AK2110342) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City and Borough of Juneau water safe to drink?

City and Borough of Juneau has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does City and Borough of Juneau serve?

City and Borough of Juneau serves approximately 38,526 people across 8 ZIP codes in Alaska.

Where does City and Borough of Juneau get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(907) 586-0393
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Address
2009 Radcliffe Road, Juneau, AK 99801

Contact information from City & Borough of Juneau Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: City & Borough of Juneau Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from City & Borough of Juneau Consumer Confidence Report:
LCB received a 'Medium' susceptibility designation common to groundwater sources. SC reservoir received a 'Very High' susceptibility designation (due to potential exposure by wildlife and recreational uses) common for surface water sources.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

WildlifeRecreational uses

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City & Borough of Juneau Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead service line replacement plan from City & Borough of Juneau Consumer Confidence Report:
During 2024, the Utility will be contacting all property owners with privately owned water lines within the City and Borough of Juneau to engage in self-surveys and facilitated inspections in order to complete our federal requirements for this program.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
7,917
Unknown Material
2,388
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 38,526
Reported to Alaska

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City and Borough of Juneau safe to drink?
City and Borough of Juneau earns a B safety grade with 7 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City and Borough of Juneau's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City and Borough of Juneau serve?
City and Borough of Juneau serves approximately 38,526 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is City and Borough of Juneau's water source?
City and Borough of Juneau draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City and Borough of Juneau's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City and Borough of Juneau's service area?
The City and Borough of Juneau service area has a median household income of $95,321. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City and Borough of Juneau get its water?
City and Borough of Juneau's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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