F11/100
COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 27,000 people · Alaska
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
AK2310900
Violations
75
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.34 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 420.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2007.
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 COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION
Is COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION water safe to drink?
COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION water receives a grade of F (11/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 75 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION detected?
67 contaminants were tested in COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION has 75 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION serve?
COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION serves approximately 27,000 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairbanks.
What type of water does COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION provide?
COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2310900.
How does COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION compare to other utilities in Alaska?
COLLEGE UTILITIES CORPORATION scores 11/100 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.