Water Quality: Galena, AK
2 water systems • 780 people served
Multiple Health Violations168
Total Violations
80
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
780
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Galena has 80 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 168 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 780 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Disinfection Byproducts
Gross Alpha
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Galena
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALENA WTP1 - CITY | AK2360272 | Groundwater | 490 | 120 |
| GALENA WTP2 - GILA | AK2360159 | Groundwater | 290 | 48 |
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.