Ft. Greely - Main Post
EPA ID: AK2370780 · 1,257 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Water monitoring for Ft. Greely - Main Post: clean, five years, 1,257 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ft. Greely - Main Post Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Ft. Greely - Main Post serves a community with a median household income of $90,274 and an estimated 4,659 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Ft. Greely - Main Post'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 16% of homes in Southeast Fairbanks 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
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System Overview
FT. GREELY - MAIN POST (EPA ID: AK2370780) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 1,257 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99737 | 0.00087 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Ft. Greely - Main Post (AK2370780) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ft. Greely - Main Post water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ft. Greely - Main Post has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ft. Greely - Main Post serve?
Ft. Greely - Main Post serves approximately 1,257 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alaska.
Where does Ft. Greely - Main Post 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: FT. GREELY - MAIN POST 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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