Health Violations Found AK 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Angoon Public Water

EPA ID: AK2130017 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compliance tracking for Angoon Public Water shows 38 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 450 residents while those findings remain open.

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

C · 69
Avg Safety Score
450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
163
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0045 mg/L
Max Lead Level
11
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$45,938
Median Household Income
467
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Angoon Public Water serves a community with a median household income of $45,938 and an estimated 467 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Angoon Public Water'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 14% of homes in Hoonah-Angoon 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Angoon Public Water compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

E. coli at 48 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 37 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 33 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Saxman
450 people
0 violations
C 66 violations
0 violations
Kiana Water System
455 people
A 7 violations
Nsbu - Nuiqsut
443 people
B 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,585

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,295
10 years
$24,590
20 years
$49,180

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $24,590 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

Angoon Public Water (EPA ID: AK2130017) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 450 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99820 in Angoon.

Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)

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

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 38 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 48 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 37 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 33 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 22 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 12 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
99820 0.0045 mg/L No N/A

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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 Angoon Public Water (AK2130017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angoon Public Water water safe to drink?

Angoon Public Water has recorded 6 health-based violations 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 Angoon Public Water serve?

Angoon Public Water serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Angoon Public Water 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
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Source: ANGOON PUBLIC WATER 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
189
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 450
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 Angoon Public Water safe to drink?
Angoon Public Water has a C safety grade based on 163 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Angoon Public Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, E. coli, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Angoon Public Water serve?
Angoon Public Water serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Angoon Public Water's water source?
Angoon Public Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Angoon Public Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0045 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Angoon Public Water's service area?
The Angoon Public Water service area has a median household income of $45,938. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Angoon Public Water get its water?
Angoon Public Water'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

Contact your utility

Angoon Public Water (EPA ID: AK2130017) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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