Minto Community Water System
EPA ID: AK2300159 · 205 people served · 1 ZIP code
1 open EPA finding remain on record at Minto Community Water System — the utility supplies approximately 205 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Minto Community Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Minto Community Water System serves a community with a median household income of $62,917 and an estimated 190 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
Minto Community Water System'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.
About 38% of homes in Yukon-Koyukuk 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 Minto Community Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Organic Carbon at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 11 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 0700 at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Minto Community Water System (EPA ID: AK2300159) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 205 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99758 in Minto.
Average Home Safety Score: A (92/100)
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 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 30, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
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 | 15 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 11 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 10 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99758 | 0.00034 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
- 99758 — Minto
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Minto Community Water System (AK2300159) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minto Community Water System water safe to drink?
Minto Community Water System has recorded 3 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 Minto Community Water System serve?
Minto Community Water System serves approximately 205 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Minto Community Water System 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:
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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