Water Quality: Bethel, AK
8 water systems • 6,246 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bethel has 66 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha, Stage 2 DBP, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 1340 violations are on record for 8 water systems serving 6,246 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Bethel
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM | AK2270346 | Groundwater | 2,228 | 112 |
| BETHEL-CITY S/D WATER | AK2271999 | Groundwater | 1,660 | 95 |
| TOKSOOK BAY WATER SYSTEM | AK2270215 | Groundwater | 661 | 51 |
| BETHEL TRAILER COURT | AK2271148 | Groundwater | 446 | 205 |
| LKSD TUNUNAK PAUL ALBERT HS | AK2270613 | Surface Water | 385 | 439 |
| RUSSIAN MISSION WATER SYSTEM | AK2270168 | Groundwater | 340 | 189 |
| LOWER KALSKAG WATER SYSTEM | AK2270697 | Groundwater | 302 | 225 |
| WILLOW TREE APARTMENTS | AK2270469 | Groundwater | 224 | 24 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.