Hughes Public Water Supply
EPA ID: AK2300272 · 107 people served · 1 ZIP code
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Hughes Public Water Supply shows 51 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 107.
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 2 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hughes Public Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hughes Public Water Supply'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 Hughes Public Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
E. coli at 41 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 36 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 18 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Hughes Public Water Supply (EPA ID: AK2300272) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 107 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99745 in Hughes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 41 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 36 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 22 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 18 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99745 | 0.0026 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
- 99745 — Hughes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hughes Public Water Supply (AK2300272) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hughes Public Water Supply water safe to drink?
Hughes Public Water Supply 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 Hughes Public Water Supply serve?
Hughes Public Water Supply serves approximately 107 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Hughes Public Water Supply 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:
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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What You Can Do
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