Craig Public Works
EPA ID: AK2120193 · 1,475 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal water data for Craig Public Works logs 2 historical violations — all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 1,475 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Craig Public Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Craig Public Works serves a community with a median household income of $59,455 and an estimated 1,667 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Craig Public Works'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.
About 8% of homes in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Craig Public Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Craig Public Works (EPA ID: AK2120193) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 1,475 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99921 in Craig.
Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99921 | 0.0046 mg/L | No | N/A |
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ZIP Codes Served
- 99921 — Craig
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Craig Public Works (AK2120193) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craig Public Works water safe to drink?
Craig Public Works has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Craig Public Works serve?
Craig Public Works serves approximately 1,475 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Craig Public Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: CRAIG PUBLIC WORKS Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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