Water System Report AK

Valley Utilities Llc

EPA ID: AK2220408 · 1,590 people served · 4 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Valley Utilities Llc has supplied tap water to 1,590 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

1,590
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley Utilities Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,673
Median Household Income
67,206
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valley Utilities Llc serves a community with a median household income of $90,673 and an estimated 67,206 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Valley Utilities Llc'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Matanuska-Susitna 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Bethel-city S/d Water
1,660 people
0 violations
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1,475 people
A 2 violations
0 violations
Talkeetna Water System
1,850 people
C 0 violations
Ft. Greely - Main Post
1,257 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,625

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,625 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Valley Utilities Llc (EPA ID: AK2220408) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 1,590 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Valley Utilities Llc (AK2220408) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Utilities Llc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Valley Utilities Llc serve?

Valley Utilities Llc serves approximately 1,590 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alaska.

Where does Valley Utilities Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
11
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.
Population served: 1,590
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?
Valley Utilities Llc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Valley Utilities Llc serve?
Valley Utilities Llc serves approximately 1,590 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Valley Utilities Llc's water source?
Valley Utilities Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Valley Utilities Llc's service area?
The Valley Utilities Llc service area has a median household income of $90,673. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Valley Utilities Llc get its water?
Valley Utilities Llc'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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