What was found in Nightmute'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 | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NIGHTMUTE NEW WATERING POINT · 243 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NIGHTMUTE NEW WATERING POINT · 243 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nightmute
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NIGHTMUTE NEW WATERING POINT | 243 |
Frequently asked questions about Nightmute tap water
Is Nightmute tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Nightmute. 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 Nightmute?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nightmute, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nightmute's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nightmute include Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.