Water Quality: Big Lake, AK
12 water systems • 3,051 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Big Lake is served by 12 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,051 people, and has 495 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 25 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Big Lake's violation count is 6% above the national average for Alaska. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Big Lake
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY FIELD WATER CO. | AK2220029 | Groundwater | 1,166 | 76 |
| SAND LAKE SERVICES | AK2210485 | Groundwater | 465 | 7 |
| MEADOW BROOK SUBDIVISION | AK2220037 | Groundwater | 465 | 49 |
| WESTWOOD WATER COMPANY INC | AK2225511 | Groundwater | 180 | 18 |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS TERRACE | AK2224214 | Groundwater | 168 | 5 |
| MAJESTIC HILLS SUBDIVISION | AK2226021 | Groundwater | 168 | 3 |
| BIRCH RUN ESTATES | AK2220173 | Groundwater | 167 | 90 |
| ARKOSE WOODS | AK2226057 | Groundwater | 90 | 145 |
| GEMSTONE ESTATES | AK2220146 | Groundwater | 75 | 8 |
| ALPINE VIEW SUBDIVISION | AK2220488 | Groundwater | 50 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN GLORY SUBDIVISION | AK2226051 | Groundwater | 32 | 67 |
| BERRY BLUFF COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM | AK2220493 | Groundwater | 25 | 27 |
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.
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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.