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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK Water Quality

Water quality data for 10 public water systems serving Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 10 water systems · 10 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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Earns a C

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 10 communities across 10 water systems. 80.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 3.05 ppb
  • 6 communities with a lead detection, 4 reporting none detected
  • 0 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 8 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 80.0% of communities have no open violations
3.05 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
10
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
80%
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
  • Coffman Cove
    Not detected
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    C
  • Kasaan
    2.00 ppb
    2 significant inspection deficiencies
    C
  • Thorne Bay
    Not detected
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
  • Craig
    4.60 ppb
    3 significant inspection deficiencies
    C
  • Klawock
    3.60 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Kake
    7.90 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    D
  • Metlakatla
    Not detected
    2 violations currently open
    D
  • Port Alexander
    2.50 ppb
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    D
  • Port Protection
    1.03 ppb
    1 violation currently open
    D
  • Hydaburg
    Not detected
    Copper above the 1,300 ppb action level
    C
County Lead Level — Median 3.05 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 3.05 ppb — 20.3% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
5
5 – 10 ppb
1
No Data
4

All Cities in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Coffman Cove Not detected C
Craig 4.60 ppb C
Hydaburg Not detected C
Kake 7.90 ppb D
Kasaan 2.00 ppb C
Klawock 3.60 ppb C
Metlakatla Not detected D
Port Alexander 2.50 ppb D
Port Protection 1.03 ppb D
Thorne Bay Not detected C
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No active violations Active violations

About Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Drinking Water

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is served by 10 water systems covering 10 communities. 80% have no open violations.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 6 recorded a detection, with a median of 3.05 ppb — 20% of the federal action level. 4 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 8 of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area tap water safe to drink?▼
80% of communities have no open violation. No community has PFAS above the federal limit on record.
What is the lead level in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 3.05 ppb, 20% of the 15 ppb action level. 4 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?▼
10 community water systems serve 10 communities here.
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