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Fairbanks, Alaska Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 31 water systems serving 162,009 people.

0
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

31
Water Systems
162K
People Served
Ground water, Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFHxA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.011 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
105%
Above limit
PFOA0.006 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
160%
Above limit
PFPeA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (17)

66

Sep 13, 2025

moderate

45

Jul 13, 2025

critical

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

45

Jan 1, 2024

critical

45

Jan 1, 2024

critical

28

Sep 22, 2015

minor

28

Oct 15, 2014

minor

28

Sep 16, 2013

minor

28

Jul 24, 2013

minor

Resolved Violations (483)

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

66

Jan 19, 2025

moderate

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

45

Jan 2, 2025

critical

+ 478 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairbanks tap water safe to drink?

Fairbanks's water has 2 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Fairbanks tap water?

4 contaminants have been detected in Fairbanks's water supply across 31 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Fairbanks?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Fairbanks's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Fairbanks have any water quality violations?

Yes, Fairbanks currently has 1245 active violations. See the violations section above for details.