F0/100
FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,076 people · Alaska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AK2310918
Violations
353
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
manganese | 672.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST
Is FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST water safe to drink?
FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 353 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST detected?
66 contaminants were tested in FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), manganese. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST have any EPA violations?
Yes, FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST has 353 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST serve?
FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST serves approximately 20,076 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Wainwright.
What type of water does FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST provide?
FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2310918.
How does FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST compare to other utilities in Alaska?
FT WAINWRIGHT - MAIN POST 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.