Water System Report AK

Equestrian Acres

EPA ID: AK2227199 · 950 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Equestrian Acres sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 950 people.

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

950
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$338K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Equestrian Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,069
Median Household Income
31,494
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Equestrian Acres serves a community with a median household income of $97,069 and an estimated 31,494 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Equestrian Acres'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
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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alaska

Chevak Water System
938 people
A 17 violations
King Cove
972 people
A 6 violations
0 violations
C 3 violations
Victoria Estates
912 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Equestrian Acres (EPA ID: AK2227199) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 950 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99645 in Palmer.

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 Equestrian Acres (AK2227199) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equestrian Acres water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Equestrian Acres serve?

Equestrian Acres serves approximately 950 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Equestrian Acres 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
85
Unknown Material
177
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: 950
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?
Equestrian Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Equestrian Acres serve?
Equestrian Acres serves approximately 950 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Equestrian Acres's water source?
Equestrian Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Equestrian Acres's service area?
The Equestrian Acres service area has a median household income of $97,069. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Equestrian Acres get its water?
Equestrian Acres'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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