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CORDOVA CITY WATER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,700 people · Alaska

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
AK2293205
Violations
267

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: July 1, 2022 – September 10, 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: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: 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: December 1, 2021 – December 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 CORDOVA CITY WATER

Is CORDOVA CITY WATER water safe to drink?

CORDOVA CITY WATER water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 267 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CORDOVA CITY WATER detected?

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

Does CORDOVA CITY WATER have any EPA violations?

Yes, CORDOVA CITY WATER has 267 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CORDOVA CITY WATER serve?

CORDOVA CITY WATER serves approximately 2,700 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Cordova.

What type of water does CORDOVA CITY WATER provide?

CORDOVA CITY WATER 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 AK2293205.

How does CORDOVA CITY WATER compare to other utilities in Alaska?

CORDOVA CITY WATER 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

Cordova