Nome Census Area County, Alaska — public water systems

How does Nome Census Area County compare with other Alaska counties?

Nome Census Area County has the 14th-most active public water systems among the 25 counties listed for active Alaska systems in EPA records; among the 24 with 3 or more systems, the median has 23. Its systems report 10,325 people served in total, the 14th-largest county figure in the state and 1.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 607 people, roughly in line with the Alaska average of 653. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Nome Census Area County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Nome Census Area County's active systems draw on surface water (7, 41%), groundwater (6, 35%), groundwater under influence of surface water (3, 18%) and purchased groundwater (1, 5.9%). Overall, 59% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 41% on surface water, compared with 84% and 16% across Alaska. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. The county's largest system, Nome Joint Utility System, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Nome Census Area County?

Nome Census Area County's active systems break down as 17 community systems (100%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. EPA lists their owner types as Native American (94%) and private (5.9%).