Eek Water System
EPA ID: AK2270281 · 280 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Eek Water System yields 9 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 280 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Eek Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Eek Water System serves a community with a median household income of $49,375 and an estimated 332 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?
Eek 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 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 Eek Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 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 26 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 11 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Eek Water System (EPA ID: AK2270281) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 280 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99578 in Eek.
Average Home Safety Score: A (98/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP 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 | 26 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 15 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 11 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99578 | 0.0015 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
- 99578 — Eek
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Eek Water System (AK2270281) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eek Water System water safe to drink?
Eek Water System has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Eek Water System serve?
Eek Water System serves approximately 280 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Eek 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: EEK 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.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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