F19/100
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 78,324 people · Alaska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AK2310730
Violations
71
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 420.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES
Is GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES water safe to drink?
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES water receives a grade of F (19/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 71 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES has 71 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES serve?
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES serves approximately 78,324 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairbanks.
What type of water does GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES provide?
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2310730.
How does GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Alaska?
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES scores 19/100 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.