What was found in Tyonek'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 | 1055 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 180 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.325 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.44 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14.4 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.525 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.3495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.893 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7900 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6171 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.6140 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0049 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TYONEK WATER SYSTEM · 206 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tyonek
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TYONEK WATER SYSTEM | 206 |
Frequently asked questions about Tyonek tap water
Is Tyonek tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Tyonek. 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 Tyonek?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tyonek, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tyonek's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tyonek include Copper, Fluoride, 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.