Water Quality: Barrow, AK
2 water systems • 5,538 people served
Some Concerns36
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
5,538
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Barrow has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Fecal Coliform. In total, 36 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 5,538 people.
Contaminants Found
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Barrow
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARROW UTILITIES & ELEC. COOP., INC. (BU | AK2320078 | Surface Water | 4,900 | 19 |
| THE WATER SERVICE | AK2320230 | Surface Water | 638 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.