Water System Report AK

Ketchikan H2o

EPA ID: AK2121479 · 25 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Ketchikan H2o shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 25 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ketchikan H2o'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ketchikan Gateway 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
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Ketchikan H2o (EPA ID: AK2121479) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 25 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99928 in Ward Cove.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ketchikan H2o (AK2121479) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ketchikan H2o water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ketchikan H2o has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ketchikan H2o serve?

Ketchikan H2o serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Ketchikan H2o get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ketchikan H2o meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ketchikan H2o serve?
Ketchikan H2o serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ketchikan H2o's water source?
Ketchikan H2o draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Ketchikan H2o get its water?
Ketchikan H2o'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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