Is Barrow, Alaska tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving Barrow. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.
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Barrow Utilities & Elec. Coop., Inc. (Bu
Serves 4,900 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOS; Other PFAS above 2024 limits (rule proposed for repeal): PFHxS, Hazard Index; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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The Water Service
Serves 638 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.