University of Alaska - Fairbanks
PWSID: AK2310683
This system has no unresolved violations. The most recent violation on record was 2024-10-17.
This system has more violations on record than 68% of water systems in Alaska.
Violation trend: 1.0 per year over the last 5 years, down from 2.2 per year in the previous 5.
System Details
| Population Served | 6,200 |
| Service Connections | 100 |
| Water Source | Groundwater Purchased |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Owner | State |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fairbanks |
| EPA ZIP on File | 99775 |
Areas Served
- Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough
Lead & Copper Testing
| Contaminant | Level | EPA Action Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0024 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0024 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0020 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0019 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0017 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0011 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 0.0011 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Below Action Level |
Violation History (27 total)
| Contaminant | Violation | Date | Health-Based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5200 | TT | 2024-10-17 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 5200 | RPT | 2024-10-17 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 0999 | MR | 2023-01-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 0999 | MR | 2023-01-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 0999 | MR | 2023-01-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MR | 2021-02-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MR | 2021-02-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 2456 | MR | 2021-02-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 2456 | MR | 2021-02-01 | Major | Returned to Compliance |
| 7000 | Other | 2020-07-01 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 5000 | MR | 2019-01-01 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 2950 | MR | 2017-05-08 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.0980 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2017-04-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1010 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2017-01-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1070 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2016-10-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1050 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2016-07-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1020 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2016-04-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1150 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2016-01-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2456 | MCL Measured: 0.0700 MG/L (limit: 0.0600 MG/L) | 2015-10-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1210 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2015-10-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2456 | MCL Measured: 0.0620 MG/L (limit: 0.0600 MG/L) | 2015-07-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1160 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2015-07-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.1150 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2015-04-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 2950 | MCL Measured: 0.0950 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L) | 2015-01-01 | Yes | Returned to Compliance |
| 0600 | MR | 2010-07-02 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 7000 | Other | 2006-07-01 | Returned to Compliance | |
| 7000 | Other | 2004-10-01 | Returned to Compliance |
Understanding This Water System's Record
University of Alaska - Fairbanks is a community water system water system that draws from groundwater purchased sources and serves a population of 6,200 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This page shows its complete compliance history as reported to the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), the federal database that tracks every public water system in the United States.
What Do These Violations Mean?
Health-based violations mean the system exceeded an EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) or failed to provide required treatment. These indicate potential health risks from contaminants like lead, arsenic, bacteria, nitrates, or disinfection byproducts. Non-health-based violations involve monitoring, reporting, or procedural requirements — the system missed a testing deadline or failed to notify customers, but contaminant levels were not necessarily unsafe.
What Should You Do?
Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) that details test results and any violations. If your system has active health-based violations, consider a certified water filter rated for the specific contaminants involved. The contaminant guides on this site explain health risks and filter options for common pollutants. For the most current results, contact your water utility directly — EPA data can lag weeks or months behind real-time testing.