Is Fairbanks tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Fairbanks's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
1.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Fairbanks

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Fairbanks
Alaska

997,019,970,299,703 · Chena River and groundwater

Fairbanks Tap Water Report: Safety and Contaminants

Low Risk Updated March 2026 31,535 residents
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85
Purity Score

Fairbanks's drinking water is sourced from Chena River and groundwater and treated by Fairbanks Municipal Utilities System. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
0.6 ppb
Nitrate
0.1 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Fairbanks's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Fairbanks tap water is sourced from Chena River and groundwater and treated by Fairbanks Municipal Utilities System. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Fairbanks Water FAQ

Is Fairbanks AK tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Fairbanks tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Fairbanks AK use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Fairbanks uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.5 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Fairbanks AK water and what is the TDS level?
Fairbanks water hardness is 1.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 35 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Fairbanks AK drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Fairbanks drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Fairbanks?
Based on Fairbanks's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Fairbanks water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Fairbanks Municipal Utilities System CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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