What was found in Chugiak'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4793 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9980 µg/L — BEAR MOUNTAIN CONDO ASSN. · 65 people · 2019 | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7340 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIRCHWOOD MHP · 120 people · 2017 | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 819.35 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2017 | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.8636 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 243.29 µg/L — TROLL KNOLL S/D · 99 people · 2019 | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 105 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2019 | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16.2385 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.7 µg/L — PETERS CREEK TERRACE · 70 people · 2016 | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.0505 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: BEAR MOUNTAIN CONDO ASSN. · 65 people · 2019 | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.37 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: PETERS CREEK TERRACE APTS. · 48 people · 2013 | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BEAR MOUNTAIN CONDO ASSN. · 65 people · 2019 | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: TROLL KNOLL S/D · 99 people · 2016 | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: OASIS WATER - MCKINLEY VIEW DIV · 130 people · 2019 | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOREST PARK TC · 175 people · 2020
Highest in the city: 0.0200 mg/L — BIRCHWOOD MHP · 120 people · 2024 | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chugiak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOREST PARK TC | 175 |
| OASIS WATER - MCKINLEY VIEW DIV | 130 |
| BIRCHWOOD MHP | 120 |
| TROLL KNOLL S/D | 99 |
| PETERS CREEK TERRACE | 70 |
| BEAR MOUNTAIN CONDO ASSN. | 65 |
| PETERS CREEK TERRACE APTS. | 48 |
| PETERS CREEK MANOR APTS | 48 |
| EKLUTNA GATE | 45 |
| SKY MANOR WELLHOUSE | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Chugiak tap water
Is Chugiak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Chugiak. 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 Chugiak?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Chugiak, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chugiak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chugiak include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Lead, Fluoride. 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.