Port Lions
EPA ID: AK2250045 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Port Lions carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 175 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Port Lions Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Port Lions serves a community with a median household income of $51,111 and an estimated 151 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Port Lions'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.
About 2% of homes in Kodiak Island 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
Detected Contaminants
How Port Lions compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 10 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.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Port Lions (EPA ID: AK2250045) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 175 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99550 in Port Lions.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| 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 |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99550 | 0.0061 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 99550 — Port Lions
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Port Lions (AK2250045) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Lions water safe to drink?
Port Lions has recorded 7 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 Port Lions serve?
Port Lions serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Port Lions 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: PORT LIONS Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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