Is Wasilla tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Wasilla'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
2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Wasilla

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Wasilla
Alaska

996,549,962,999,687 · Groundwater

Wasilla Tap Water Report: Safety and Contaminants

Low Risk Updated March 2026 12,493 residents
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85
Purity Score

This report analyzes Wasilla's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to AK water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
0.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Wasilla tap water is sourced from Groundwater and treated by Wasilla Public Works. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Wasilla Water FAQ

Is Wasilla AK tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Wasilla 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 Wasilla AK use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Wasilla uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.4 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Wasilla AK water and what is the TDS level?
Wasilla water hardness is 2.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 85 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Wasilla AK drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Wasilla drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Wasilla?
Based on Wasilla's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Wasilla 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
  • Wasilla Public Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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