What was found in Quinhagak'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 | 2360 µg/L 182% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 146.75 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 24.5 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.08 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.4135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.082 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00075 mg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM · 724 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Quinhagak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| QUINHAGAK WATER SYSTEM | 724 |
Frequently asked questions about Quinhagak tap water
Is Quinhagak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Quinhagak. 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 Quinhagak?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Quinhagak, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Quinhagak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Quinhagak include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.