What was found in Clarks Point'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 | 2510 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM · 128 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1260 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM · 128 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.1975 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM · 128 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.4380 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM · 128 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0101 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM · 128 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clarks Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLARKS POINT WATER SYSTEM | 128 |
Frequently asked questions about Clarks Point tap water
Is Clarks Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Clarks Point. 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 Clarks Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Clarks Point, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clarks Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clarks Point include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Arsenic, 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.