Water System Report AK

Alyeska Creekside Apartments

EPA ID: AK2218653 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Alyeska Creekside Apartments recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 60 people.

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

60
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$672K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alyeska Creekside Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$154,414
Median Household Income
1,857
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alyeska Creekside Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $154,414 and an estimated 1,857 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Alyeska Creekside Apartments'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

Alyeska Creekside Apartments (EPA ID: AK2218653) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99587 in Girdwood.

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 Alyeska Creekside Apartments (AK2218653) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyeska Creekside Apartments water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Alyeska Creekside Apartments serve?

Alyeska Creekside Apartments serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Alyeska Creekside Apartments get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
29

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 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
2
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 60
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

Should I use a water filter?
Alyeska Creekside Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alyeska Creekside Apartments serve?
Alyeska Creekside Apartments serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Alyeska Creekside Apartments's water source?
Alyeska Creekside Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alyeska Creekside Apartments's service area?
The Alyeska Creekside Apartments service area has a median household income of $154,414. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alyeska Creekside Apartments get its water?
Alyeska Creekside Apartments'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.
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