Kotlik, AK
KOTLIK WATER SYSTEM · Serves 617 people · Surface Water
contaminants
detected
exceed
guidelines
Most concerning
TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)
512×health limit
TraceAlso detected: Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Monochloroacetic acid, Monobromoacetic acid, Chromium (total), Lead, Selenium (+8 more contaminants)
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Filtration Analysis
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Multi-stage
Activated
Carbon filter
Reverse
Osmosis only
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
Viven
99.9%Carbon
PartialRO only
YesHeavy Metals
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99.9%Carbon
LimitedRO only
YesRadionuclides
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99.9%Carbon
NoRO only
YesMinerals re-added
Viven
YesCarbon
NoRO only
NoContaminants in your water that Viven removes
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Kotlik water quality questions
- Is tap water in Kotlik, AK (ZIP 99620) safe to drink?
- Tap water for ZIP 99620, served by KOTLIK WATER SYSTEM, has 11 contaminants detected above independent EWG health guidelines, including TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) at 512× the guideline. Meeting EPA legal limits does not necessarily mean water is safe — federal legal limits are often far higher than the latest health-based guidelines.
- What contaminants are in Kotlik, AK tap water?
- EPA monitoring data for ZIP 99620 shows 19 contaminants detected, including TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5), TTHM, Trichloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dibromoacetic Acid. Each detected level is compared against both EPA legal limits and the stricter EWG health guidelines.
- Does Kotlik, AK tap water have PFAS ("forever chemicals")?
- No PFAS were detected in the available testing (0 compounds tested) for ZIP 99620. PFAS testing coverage varies by water system, so absence in the data does not guarantee none are present.
- How can I remove these contaminants from my drinking water?
- A multi-stage filtration system that combines activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and remineralization removes PFAS, heavy metals, and disinfection byproducts while restoring beneficial minerals. The Viven faucet is engineered to remove 99.9% of the contaminants found in tap water.
- Where does this Kotlik, AK water quality data come from?
- This report is built from U.S. EPA data: the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3/4/5), the Six-Year Review (SYR4), the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), and SDWIS violation records. Detected levels are compared against EPA legal limits and Environmental Working Group (EWG) health guidelines. Data last updated 2026-05-01.
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