Public water system · AK2272756
ActiveMertarvik Water System
Community water system in Bethel Census Area County, Alaska, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
170
Service connections
4
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-06-24 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-24 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Trichloroethylenecode 2984 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228)code 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Combined Uraniumcode 4006 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylenecode 2979 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Xylenes, Totalcode 2955 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | 1,2-Dichloropropanecode 2983 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | 1,1-Dichloroethylenecode 2977 | No | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Mertarvik Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Mertarvik Water System's water safe to drink?
Mertarvik Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the AK state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Mertarvik Water System?
Mertarvik Water System (PWSID AK2272756) is a native american-owned community water system, regulated by the AK state drinking water program.
How many people does Mertarvik Water System serve?
Mertarvik Water System reports serving 170 people through 4 service connections in Bethel Census Area County, Alaska.
Where does Mertarvik Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Bethel Census Area County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Heights Water System | Bethel Census Area | 2,228 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bethel-City S/D Water | Bethel Census Area | 1,660 | Community | Groundwater |
| Kwethluk New Piped Water System | Bethel Census Area | 760 | Community | Surface water |
| Quinhagak Water System | Bethel Census Area | 724 | Community | Surface water |
| Toksook Bay Water System | Bethel Census Area | 661 | Community | Groundwater |
| Kipnuk Water System | Bethel Census Area | 639 | Community | Surface water |
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