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Seward water quality
EPA test results and violation history for Seward in Alaska, which serves about 3,324 people from ground water. Public water system ID AK2240757. Serves ZIP codes 99664.
ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.
What EPA records show for Seward
- No PFAS detectedNone of the 29 PFAS in EPA UCMR 5 testing were detected.
- Lead: 0 ppb (90th percentile)Latest reported 90th-percentile lead level; highest on record 1.4 ppb. Federal action level is 15 ppb. Lead usually comes from home plumbing, so levels vary house to house.
- Other chemical violationContaminant code 5200 (2024)
Your water looks good. A faucet filter covers the rest
Your utility's record is mostly clean. A certified faucet filter removes chlorine taste and guards against lead from your own pipes, which utility testing can't see.
PUR PLUS Faucet Mount Filter
- Good for: Lead from older pipes, chlorine taste and odor, mercury, some pesticides
- Install: Screws onto most standard faucets in a few minutes
- ✓ Verified in NSF directory. PUR faucet mounts are listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine.
Other good options
Brita Elite Filter Pitcher
- Good for: Chlorine taste and odor; a cheap everyday upgrade
- Install: None
- Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.
Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter
- Good for: Lead, PFOA/PFOS, chlorine and chloramine, at a higher flow than pitchers; keeps minerals
- Install: Under the sink with its own faucet; about an hour
- Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401, including lead and PFOA/PFOS.
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Questions
Does Seward water have PFAS?
None of the 29 PFAS in EPA's UCMR 5 testing were detected in Seward's samples.
Is Seward tap water safe to drink?
Seward has had 1 health-based violation in the last 10 years according to EPA records. 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 Seward's service area?
Your water looks good. A faucet filter covers the rest. Your utility's record is mostly clean. A certified faucet filter removes chlorine taste and guards against lead from your own pipes, which utility testing can't see.