Water Quality: Shishmaref, AK
1 water system • 572 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Shishmaref is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 572 people, and has 206 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 34 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Shishmaref's violation count is 56% below the national average for Alaska. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Shishmaref
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHISHMAREF WATER SYSTEM | AK2340484 | Surface Water | 572 | 206 |
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.