What was found in Soldotna'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 | 241.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4068 µg/L — ASHTON PARK · 75 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2803.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHTON PARK · 75 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: COLLEGE PARK HOME OWNERS ASSOC · 85 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 141.4 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2016 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 94.525 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 55.575 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.1725 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 39.275 µg/L — KB SUB. WATER SERVICE ASSOC. · 170 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.9085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.326 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.74 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.742 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 15.855 µg/L — HIGHLAND PRIDE MOBILE HOME PARK · 100 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.5845 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2014 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOLDOTNA · 4,807 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0150 mg/L — COLLEGE PARK HOME OWNERS ASSOC · 85 people · 2024 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Soldotna
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOLDOTNA | 4,807 |
| KB SUB. WATER SERVICE ASSOC. | 170 |
| HIGHLAND PRIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | 100 |
| COLLEGE PARK HOME OWNERS ASSOC | 85 |
| ASHTON PARK | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Soldotna tap water
Is Soldotna tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Soldotna. 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 Soldotna?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Soldotna, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Soldotna's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Soldotna include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.