Anchorage Municipality Water Quality

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has a water quality grade of C with a score of 52.4/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 38 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Anchorage Municipality has 38 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Anchorage Municipality's water quality score of 52.4/100 is higher than the Alaska state average of 19.8. The average water quality grade across Alaska is F, based on data from 22 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Anchorage Municipality has a water quality grade of C (52.4/100). This indicates moderate water quality. Some violations have been recorded but overall compliance is maintained. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Anchorage Municipality has 38 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Anchorage Municipality ranks #4 out of 22 counties in Alaska by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 52.4/100, it falls in the top third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.