What was found in Igiugig'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 292 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 244.5 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 97.46 µg/L 975% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.595 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.045 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.285 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.319 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.76 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.72 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1210 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM · 100 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Igiugig
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IGIUGIG WATER SYSTEM | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Igiugig tap water
Is Igiugig tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Igiugig. 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 Igiugig?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Igiugig, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Igiugig's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Igiugig include Fluoride, Copper, Arsenic, TTHM, Lead. 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.