What was found in Northway'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 | 752 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 91 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.88 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.485 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.875 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHWAY WASHETERIA · 223 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Northway
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHWAY WASHETERIA | 223 |
Frequently asked questions about Northway tap water
Is Northway tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Northway. 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 Northway?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Northway, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Northway's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Northway include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.