Circle Washeteria
EPA ID: AK2300769 · 110 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Circle Washeteria carries 7 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 110 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Circle Washeteria Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Circle Washeteria serves a community with a median household income of $25,856 and an estimated 146 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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?
Circle Washeteria'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 Circle Washeteria compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Contaminant 0700 at 26 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Organic Carbon at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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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System Overview
CIRCLE WASHETERIA (EPA ID: AK2300769) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
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 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 26 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99733 | 0.0024 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 Circle Washeteria (AK2300769) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Circle Washeteria water safe to drink?
Circle Washeteria has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Circle Washeteria serve?
Circle Washeteria serves approximately 110 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alaska.
Where does Circle Washeteria get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Circle Washateria 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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