Water System Report AK

Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital

EPA ID: AK2261282 · 305 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 305 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

305
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$284K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$94,519
Median Household Income
2,464
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital serves a community with a median household income of $94,519 and an estimated 2,464 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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?

Groundwater

Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 16% of homes in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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B 26 violations
0 violations
A 47 violations
B 89 violations
A 41 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital (EPA ID: AK2261282) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 305 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99576 in Dillingham.

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 Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital (AK2261282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital serve?

Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital serves approximately 305 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital 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
1
Unknown Material
25
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 305
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?
Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital serve?
Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital serves approximately 305 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital's water source?
Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital's service area?
The Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital service area has a median household income of $94,519. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital get its water?
Bbahc - Kanakanak Hospital'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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