What was found in Chevak's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 60.12 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM · 938 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.964 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM · 938 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM · 938 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.585 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM · 938 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0049 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM · 938 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chevak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHEVAK WATER SYSTEM | 938 |
Frequently asked questions about Chevak tap water
Is Chevak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Chevak. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Chevak?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chevak, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chevak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chevak include Copper, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.