What was found in Soldotna's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 4640 µg/L 357% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2870 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 144 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 97.9 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69.4 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 57.8 µg/L 578% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.7 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.4 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.01 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.77 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0150 mg/L 100% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Soldotna
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOLDOTNA | 4,807 |
| KB SUB. WATER SERVICE ASSOC. | 170 |
| HIGHLAND PRIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | 100 |
| COLLEGE PARK HOME OWNERS ASSOC | 85 |
| ASHTON PARK | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Soldotna tap water
Is Soldotna tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Soldotna. 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 Soldotna?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Soldotna, Alaska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Soldotna's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Soldotna include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.