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Shishmaref Water System

Community water system in Nome Census Area County, Alaska, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

572

Service connections

5

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDAK2340484
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served572
Service connections5
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeNative American
Primacy agencyAK state drinking water program
City servedShishmaref
StateAlaska
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-12-01360200NoArchived
2025-07-01272456NoResolved
2025-07-01272950NoResolved
2025-06-01270999NoResolved
2025-06-013A8000NoResolved
2025-06-01360200NoResolved
2025-02-01360200NoResolved
2025-02-01380300NoResolved
2025-02-01270999NoResolved
2025-02-013A8000NoResolved
2023-12-01360200NoResolved
2023-12-013A8000NoResolved

Shishmaref Water System: frequently asked questions

Is Shishmaref Water System's water safe to drink?

Shishmaref Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the AK state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Shishmaref Water System?

Shishmaref Water System (PWSID AK2340484) is a native american-owned community water system, regulated by the AK state drinking water program.

How many people does Shishmaref Water System serve?

Shishmaref Water System reports serving 572 people through 5 service connections in Nome Census Area County, Alaska.

Where does Shishmaref Water System get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in Nome Census Area County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Nome Joint Utility SystemNome Census Area3,920CommunityGroundwater
Savoonga Water SupplyNome Census Area802CommunityGroundwater
Unalakleet City Water SupplyNome Census Area757CommunityGroundwater
Gambell Water SystemNome Census Area669CommunityGroundwater under influence of surface water
Stebbins City Water SupplyNome Census Area590CommunitySurface water
St. Michael Water SystemNome Census Area495CommunitySurface water