Public water system · AK2121510
ActiveSouth Tongass Water Utility
Community water system in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
975
Service connections
327
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-10-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
South Tongass Water Utility: frequently asked questions
Is South Tongass Water Utility's water safe to drink?
South Tongass Water Utility 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 South Tongass Water Utility?
South Tongass Water Utility (PWSID AK2121510) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the AK state drinking water program.
How many people does South Tongass Water Utility serve?
South Tongass Water Utility reports serving 975 people through 327 service connections in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska.
Where does South Tongass Water Utility get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Public Utilities | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 8,937 | Community | Surface water |
| Saxman | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 450 | Community | Surface water |
| Point Higgins Elementary School | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 300 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Knudson Cove Marina | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 233 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Vallenar View Mobile Home Park | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 225 | Community | Surface water |
| Waterfall Resort | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 168 | Transient non-community | Surface water |