Perryville Water System
EPA ID: AK2260359 · 88 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Perryville Water System carried 4 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 88 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Perryville Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Perryville Water System serves a community with a median household income of $44,167 and an estimated 95 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Perryville Water System'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 15% of homes in Lake and Peninsula 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 Perryville Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 16 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.
Fecal Coliform at 15 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Perryville Water System (EPA ID: AK2260359) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 88 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99648 in Perryville.
Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 27, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 16 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 15 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99648 | 0.00089 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
- 99648 — Perryville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Perryville Water System (AK2260359) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perryville Water System water safe to drink?
Perryville Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Perryville Water System serve?
Perryville Water System serves approximately 88 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Perryville Water System 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: PERRYVILLE 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.
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