What was found in Fort Richardson's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 650 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 628.5 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 495 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 67.4 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.175 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.94 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.95 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.576 pCi/L 72% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.28 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.66 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON · 20,284 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fort Richardson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOYON UTILITIES JBER - RICHARDSON | 20,284 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Richardson tap water
Is Fort Richardson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Fort Richardson. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Fort Richardson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Richardson, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Richardson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Richardson include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.