Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility is committed to deliver the highest quality water.
Anchorage’s drinking water exceeds all state and federal health-protective standards.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations limit the amount of contaminants in public water systems. EPA requires testing for over 80 contaminants.
Many of these contaminants are virtually nonexistent in our drinking water. Only those detected are listed in the Drinking Water Table found in the annual Anchorage and Girdwood Drinking Water Quality Report. 

Eklutna Lake is Anchorage’s primary drinking water source. 
Anchorage’s major water source is a glacier fed mountain lake located in the pristine wilderness of Chugach State Park.  Eklutna Lake is located high above residential and commercial development and is an exceptional high quality water source.

The Utility’s Water Treatment Facilities are state-of-the-art treatment facilities.
Eklutna and Ship Creek Water Treatment Facilities perform surface water treatment. Water Treatment reduces turbidity, removes contaminants and reduces the risk of pathogenic contamination.

Fluoride is added to aid in the Protection of Teeth. 
Fluoride aids in the protection of teeth and reduction of tooth decay. Fluoride in public drinking water supplies is recommended and endorsed by many national authorities, including:

• Environmental Protection Agency, American Dental Association;
• Centers for Disease Control; and
• United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Anchorage well water sources are naturally filtered.
Prior to distribution, well water is disinfected.

More information:
For water quality and regulations - Joe Polowy, Distribution Operations Superintendent, 907-261-5701

For water treatment process - Brad Stitzel, Treatment Plant Superintendent, 907-365-2332

To view the Utility’s annual Water Quality Reports (also known as Consumer Confidence Reports) click on Water Quality.