What was found in Savoonga'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 | 2070 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 488.3 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 244 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 205 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83.525 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.142 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.586 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.736 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.47 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6260 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY · 802 people · 2027 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Savoonga
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY | 802 |
Frequently asked questions about Savoonga tap water
Is Savoonga tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Savoonga. 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 Savoonga?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Savoonga, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Savoonga's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Savoonga include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.