Northway Washeteria/clinic
EPA ID: AK2381422 · 223 people served · 1 ZIP code
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at Northway Washeteria/clinic remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 223 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northway Washeteria/clinic Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northway Washeteria/clinic'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
Detected Contaminants
How Northway Washeteria/clinic compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Northway Washeteria/clinic (EPA ID: AK2381422) is a community water system in Alaska that serves approximately 223 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99764 in Northway.
Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99764 | 0.01 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
- 99764 — Northway
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northway Washeteria/clinic (AK2381422) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northway Washeteria/clinic water safe to drink?
Northway Washeteria/clinic has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Northway Washeteria/clinic serve?
Northway Washeteria/clinic serves approximately 223 people across 1 ZIP code in Alaska.
Where does Northway Washeteria/clinic 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: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA 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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