Water Quality: Homer, AK
4 water systems • 7,358 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Homer is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,358 people, and has 372 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 22 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Homer's violation count is 21% below the national average for Alaska. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Homer
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMER WATER SYSTEM | AK2240456 | Surface Water | 7,008 | 24 |
| KACHEMAK SELO #3 | AK2247953 | Surface Water | 150 | 342 |
| QUICKDRAW H2O | AK2249203 | Surface Water | 100 | 6 |
| HOMERUN OIL CO. WATER HAULER | AK2249263 | Surface Water | 100 | 0 |
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.