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EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,760 people · Alaska

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AK2370625
Violations
235

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – March 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – March 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water 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, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: 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, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: 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

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, 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

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 EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE

Is EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE water safe to drink?

EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 235 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE detected?

31 contaminants were tested in EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE have any EPA violations?

Yes, EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE has 235 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE serve?

EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE serves approximately 9,760 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Eielson.

What type of water does EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE provide?

EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2370625.

How does EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE compare to other utilities in Alaska?

EIELSON - AIR FORCE BASE 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

Eielson