Whittier Water System
EPA ID: AK2211952 · 650 people served · 1 ZIP code
1 total violation across five years at Whittier Water System — every finding closed, utility compliant today, 650 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Whittier Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Whittier Water System serves a community with a median household income of $56,875 and an estimated 489 residents across its service area. Approximately 97% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Whittier Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 3% of homes in Chugach 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 Whittier Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
Whittier Water System (EPA ID: AK2211952) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 650 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99693 in Whittier.
Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99693 | 0.00169 mg/L | No | N/A |
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ZIP Codes Served
- 99693 — Whittier
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whittier Water System (AK2211952) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whittier Water System water safe to drink?
Whittier Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Whittier Water System serve?
Whittier Water System serves approximately 650 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Whittier Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: WHITTIER WATER SYSTEM 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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