Health Violations Found AK 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs

EPA ID: AK2270613 · 385 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs carried 6 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 385 people across the area it supplies.

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

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
385
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
82
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00054 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
10
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$76,370
Median Household Income
7,677
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs serves a community with a median household income of $76,370 and an estimated 7,677 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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?

Surface Water

Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 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 27 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 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule 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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alaska

A 7 violations
C 67 violations
B 134 violations
C 3 violations
F 45 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,050

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,050 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs (EPA ID: AK2270613) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 385 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 6 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 E. coli Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
May 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report 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 27 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 18 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 11 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 7 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 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
99681 0.00054 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs (AK2270613) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs water safe to drink?

Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs has recorded 2 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 Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs serve?

Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs serves approximately 385 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alaska.

Where does Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
7
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: 385
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

Is water from Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs safe to drink?
Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs earns a A safety grade with 82 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs serve?
Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs serves approximately 385 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs's water source?
Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00054 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs's service area?
The Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs service area has a median household income of $76,370. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs get its water?
Lksd Tununak Paul Albert Hs'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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