Alaska Water Quality Ratings

TapWaterSafety has rated 3 public water systems in Alaska, serving a combined 587,675 residents. The statewide average grade is D.

Data sources: EPA SDWIS EPA ECHO EWG Tap Water Database Utility CCRs ⓘ How did we get these ratings?
State average grade
D
61/100
Total utilities rated 3
Population served 587,675
Most recent test 2024

Top water quality concerns in Alaska

  • PFAS contamination
  • Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
  • Lead detected in source water

Cities in Alaska

Browse tap water quality reports by city. Click any city to see its grade, what's in the water, and recommended filters.

ANCHORAGE
D 221,351
Anchorage
C 288,000
FAIRBANKS
F 78,324

Grade distribution

A
0 (0%)
B
0 (0%)
C
1 (33%)
D
1 (33%)
F
1 (33%)

All rated utilities in Alaska

Sorted by score, highest first. Click any utility to see the full grade card.

Rank Utility City Population Score Grade
#1 City of Anchorage Water Department Anchorage 288,000 72 C
#2 MOA MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE 221,351 61 D
#3 GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES FAIRBANKS 78,324 49 F