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BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,228 people · Alaska

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

AK2270346

Violations

370

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	0.004 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 14, 2023 – April 15, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 14, 2023 – April 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 14, 2023 – May 21, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 14, 2023 – October 4, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – March 1, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 20, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM

Is BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 370 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM has 370 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, TT, MON. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM serve?

BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,228 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Bethel.

What type of water does BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM provide?

BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2270346.

How does BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Alaska?

BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alaska state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Bethel