F0/100
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 38,526 people · Alaska
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AK2110342
Violations
127
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – September 7, 2021Enforcement: 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 CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU
Is CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU water safe to drink?
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 127 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU has 127 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU serve?
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU serves approximately 38,526 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Juneau.
What type of water does CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU provide?
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AK2110342.
How does CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU compare to other utilities in Alaska?
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU 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.