Chalkyitsik Village Water
EPA ID: AK2300183 · 76 people served · 1 ZIP code
Based on the latest federal compliance data, Chalkyitsik Village Water has 35 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 76 people throughout its service territory.
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 4 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chalkyitsik Village Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Chalkyitsik Village Water serves a community with a median household income of $45,000 and an estimated 103 residents across its service area.
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?
Chalkyitsik Village Water'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 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 Chalkyitsik Village Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 34 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.
Fecal Coliform at 31 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
Chalkyitsik Village Water (EPA ID: AK2300183) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 76 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99788 in Chalkyitsik.
Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | 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 | 34 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 31 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 13 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | 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 →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99788 | 0.0055 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
- 99788 — Chalkyitsik
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chalkyitsik Village Water (AK2300183) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chalkyitsik Village Water water safe to drink?
Chalkyitsik Village Water has recorded 22 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 Chalkyitsik Village Water serve?
Chalkyitsik Village Water serves approximately 76 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Chalkyitsik Village Water 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: CHALKYITSIK VILLAGE WATER 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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