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NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,920 people · Alaska

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AK2340010
Violations
110

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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 – September 9, 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 – October 5, 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 – October 5, 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

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 NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM

Is NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM water safe to drink?

NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 110 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM detected?

31 contaminants were tested in NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM has 110 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, TT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM serve?

NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM serves approximately 3,920 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Nome.

What type of water does NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM provide?

NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2340010.

How does NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Alaska?

NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM 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

Nome