Current Health-Based Noncompliance AK 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Valley Water Company

EPA ID: AK2310926 ยท 1,575 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Valley Water Company (AK2310926): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Valley Water Company's EPA file includes 3 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,575 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,575
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$96,966
Median Household Income
22,281
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Valley Water Company have a median household income of $96,966 and about 22,281 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Valley Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOA+PFOS: 70 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Valley Water Company (EPA ID: AK2310926) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 1,575 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99705 in North Pole.

Violation History

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 13, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 27, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 4, 2021 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0041 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by AK or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Valley Water Company (AK2310926) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Valley Water Company. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Valley Water Company serve?

Valley Water Company serves approximately 1,575 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.

Where does Valley Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 9 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Valley Water Company serve? ▼
Valley Water Company serves approximately 1,575 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Valley Water Company's water source? ▼
Valley Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Valley Water Company's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0041 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Valley Water Company? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Valley Water Company have a median household income of $96,966 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Valley Water Company get its water? ▼
Valley Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Valley Water Company (AK): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ak2310926/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Valley Water Company (EPA ID: AK2310926) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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