What was found in Tuluksak'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 | 502 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 154 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.86 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.57 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.8600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0077 mg/L 51% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM · 373 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tuluksak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TULUKSAK WATER SYSTEM | 373 |
Frequently asked questions about Tuluksak tap water
Is Tuluksak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Tuluksak. 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 Tuluksak?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tuluksak, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tuluksak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tuluksak include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.