Water Quality: Eek, AK
1 water system • 280 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Eek is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 280 people, and has 482 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Eek's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Alaska. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Eek
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEK WATER SYSTEM | AK2270281 | Surface Water | 280 | 482 |
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.