What was found in Wainwright'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 | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 432.5 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 174 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 69 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.36 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.4 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 10.305 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.8 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00070 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NSBU - WAINWRIGHT · 600 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wainwright
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NSBU - WAINWRIGHT | 600 |
Frequently asked questions about Wainwright tap water
Is Wainwright tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Wainwright. 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 Wainwright?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wainwright, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wainwright's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wainwright include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Xylenes, Total, 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.