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Golden Heart Utilities water quality
EPA test results and violation history for Golden Heart Utilities in Alaska, which serves about 78,324 people from ground water. Public water system ID AK2310730. Serves ZIP codes 99701, 99702, 99705, 99706, 99707, 99708, 99709, 99710, 99711, 99712, 99714, 99716….
ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.
What EPA records show for Golden Heart Utilities
- PFAS above EPA's limit (5.4 ppt)Highest PFOA 5.4 ppt, PFOS 0 ppt in EPA UCMR 5 testing. EPA's limit is 4 ppt each.
- Lead: 2.4 ppb (90th percentile)Latest reported 90th-percentile lead level; highest on record 3.9 ppb. Federal action level is 15 ppb. Lead usually comes from home plumbing, so levels vary house to house.
- No health-based violations in 10 yearsEPA SDWIS shows no health-based violations for this system since 2016.
Reverse osmosis is the right fit for your water
Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.
iSpring RCC7AK Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System
- Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, radium, lead and most other dissolved contaminants
- Install: Under the kitchen sink, about an hour with basic tools
- Manufacturer lists NSF/ANSI 58 testing. Reverse osmosis is the treatment EPA names as most effective for PFAS.
Other good options
Bluevua RO100ROPOT Countertop Reverse Osmosis
- Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic and lead without touching the plumbing
- Install: No install; sits on the counter. Good for renters
- Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 58.
ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher
- Good for: A low-cost first step for PFOA/PFOS and lead
- Install: None
- Manufacturer lists IAPMO certification for lead, chromium and PFOA/PFOS reduction.
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Questions
Does Golden Heart Utilities water have PFAS?
Yes. EPA UCMR 5 testing detected PFHxA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFPeA. The highest PFOA result was 5.4 ppt and the highest PFOS result was 0 ppt, against an EPA limit of 4 ppt each.
Is Golden Heart Utilities tap water safe to drink?
EPA records show no health-based violations for Golden Heart Utilities in the last 10 years. Its PFAS levels are above EPA's new limit, which utilities must meet by the end of the decade. Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.
What water filter should I use in Golden Heart Utilities's service area?
Reverse osmosis is the right fit for your water. Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.