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Nome Census Area, AK Water Quality

Water quality data for 14 public water systems serving Nome Census Area, Alaska — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 14 water systems · 14 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Nome Census Area Earns a C

Nome Census Area: 14 communities across 14 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 2.41 ppb
  • 13 communities with a lead detection, 1 reporting none detected
  • 0 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 10 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
2.41 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
14
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Nome
    2.41 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Stebbins
    2.50 ppb
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    B
  • St. Michael
    3.20 ppb
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    B
  • Brevig Mission
    1.90 ppb
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    C
  • Koyuk
    0.70 ppb
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Wales
    1.70 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    D
  • Gambell
    0.71 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
  • Golovin
    4.80 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
  • Savoonga
    0.84 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
  • Shaktoolik
    4.20 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
County Lead Level — Median 2.41 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 2.41 ppb — 16.1% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
11
5 – 10 ppb
1
10 – 15 ppb
1
No Data
1

All Cities in Nome Census Area

Brevig Mission 1.90 ppb C
Elim 1.90 ppb C
Gambell 0.71 ppb C
Golovin 4.80 ppb C
Koyuk 0.70 ppb C
Nome 2.41 ppb B
Savoonga 0.84 ppb C
Shaktoolik 4.20 ppb C
St. Michael 3.20 ppb B
Stebbins 2.50 ppb B
Teller 9.00 ppb C
Unalakleet 14.00 ppb C
Wales 1.70 ppb D
White Mountain Not detected C
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About Nome Census Area Drinking Water

Nome Census Area is served by 14 water systems covering 14 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 13 recorded a detection, with a median of 2.41 ppb — 16% of the federal action level. 1 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

No community here has PFAS above the federal limit on record. State inspectors recorded significant deficiencies at 10 of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nome Census Area tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Nome Census Area has an open violation on record. No community has PFAS above the federal limit on record.
What is the lead level in Nome Census Area?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 2.41 ppb, 16% of the 15 ppb action level. 1 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Nome Census Area?▼
14 community water systems serve 14 communities here.
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