What was found in Tetlin'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 | 257 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 30.25 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.6 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8830 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM · 150 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tetlin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TETLIN UTILITY SYSTEM | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Tetlin tap water
Is Tetlin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Tetlin. 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 Tetlin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tetlin, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tetlin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tetlin include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Chromium, 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.