When: October 1, 2022 – June 22, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: September 16, 2022 – April 8, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: September 16, 2022 – September 18, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: September 16, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 1, 2022 – January 23, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 4, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – October 15, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 22, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – October 15, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 27, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 1, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 22, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – October 15, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: June 16, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: March 21, 2022 – January 26, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – May 2, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – May 2, 2022Enforcement: 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 METLAKATLA
Is METLAKATLA water safe to drink?
METLAKATLA water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 257 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has METLAKATLA detected?
1 contaminants were tested in METLAKATLA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does METLAKATLA have any EPA violations?
Yes, METLAKATLA has 257 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 37 are health-based violations.
How many people does METLAKATLA serve?
METLAKATLA serves approximately 1,575 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Metlakatla.
What type of water does METLAKATLA provide?
METLAKATLA 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 100211202.
How does METLAKATLA compare to other utilities in Alaska?
METLAKATLA 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.