Monitoring Violations AK

Platinum City Water System

EPA ID: AK2271059 · 51 people served · 1 ZIP code

Current EPA status: Platinum City Water System, 20 open violations, 51 people served.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
51
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
50
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Platinum City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Platinum City 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.

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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Platinum City Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 33 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2959 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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

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

Platinum City Water System (EPA ID: AK2271059) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 51 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99651 in Platinum.

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

50 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 33 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 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
99651 0.0023 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 Platinum City Water System (AK2271059) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platinum City Water System water safe to drink?

Platinum City Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Platinum City Water System serve?

Platinum City Water System serves approximately 51 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Platinum City 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
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.

Source: PLATINUM CITY 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
32
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 51
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 Platinum City Water System safe to drink?
Platinum City Water System earns a B safety grade with 50 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Platinum City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 2959, Total Coliform. 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 Platinum City Water System serve?
Platinum City Water System serves approximately 51 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Platinum City Water System's water source?
Platinum City Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Platinum City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Platinum City Water System get its water?
Platinum City 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. 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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