What was found in Koliganek'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 | 1708 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 377 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 345.2 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.964 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.89 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0058 mg/L 39% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM · 170 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Koliganek
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KOLIGANEK WATER SYSTEM | 170 |
Frequently asked questions about Koliganek tap water
Is Koliganek tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Koliganek. 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 Koliganek?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Koliganek, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Koliganek's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Koliganek include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Barium. 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.