Goodnews Bay
EPA ID: AK2270257 · 250 people served · 1 ZIP code
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 9 violations at Goodnews Bay remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 250 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Goodnews Bay Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Goodnews Bay serves a community with a median household income of $29,167 and an estimated 113 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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?
Goodnews Bay'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 32% of homes in Bethel 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
Detected Contaminants
How Goodnews Bay compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
E. coli at 20 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.
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.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Fecal Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Goodnews Bay (EPA ID: AK2270257) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 250 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99589 in Goodnews Bay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 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 | 20 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99589 | 0.0021 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
- 99589 — Goodnews Bay
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Goodnews Bay (AK2270257) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goodnews Bay water safe to drink?
Goodnews Bay has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Goodnews Bay serve?
Goodnews Bay serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Goodnews Bay 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: GOODNEWS BAY 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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