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VALLEY WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,575 people · Alaska

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AK2310926
Violations
290

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.59 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: September 13, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: July 13, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 8, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: April 27, 2024 – July 8, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2023 – December 29, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 VALLEY WATER COMPANY

Is VALLEY WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?

VALLEY WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 290 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VALLEY WATER COMPANY detected?

2 contaminants were tested in VALLEY WATER COMPANY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does VALLEY WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, VALLEY WATER COMPANY has 290 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, TT, RPT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does VALLEY WATER COMPANY serve?

VALLEY WATER COMPANY serves approximately 1,575 people, Alaska. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairbanks.

What type of water does VALLEY WATER COMPANY provide?

VALLEY WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AK2310926.

How does VALLEY WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Alaska?

VALLEY WATER COMPANY 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

Fairbanks