Water system
City of Nome
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What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- EPA records show 1 recent health-based violation for City of Nome that is not marked resolved. Check your utility’s website or bill insert for any boil-water or do-not-drink notice and follow it.
- Should I use a filter?
- Yes, we recommend considering one. Unresolved health-based issues make a home filter a reasonable backup.
- What kind of filter?
- See matched standards and product picks.
This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.
Summary: 21 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 21 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5
No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).
Lead and copper
Lead 90th percentile0 ppb2026-06-30
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Required treatment not done | Lead and Copper Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2026-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2025-09-29 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2025-05-15 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-11-01 | Required treatment not done | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | Required treatment not done | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | Reporting problem | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-02-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-02-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-02-01 | Required treatment not done | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-01-24 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-01-24 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Resolved |
| 2022-07-12 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-07-12 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
FILTER PICKS
Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
NSF/ANSI 53 (VOC claim)Carbon block undersink (VOC claim) ~$80–150
Choose a filter whose NSF/ANSI 53 certificate lists VOCs / TTHM.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report
Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.
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