Is tap water safe in Galena?

EPA SDWIS reports 3 active health-based violation record(s) among systems associated with this ZIP. Review your utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.

How hard is the water in Galena, AK?

There are not enough qualifying nearby USGS hardness observations for a responsible estimate. Test the home's tap or consult the serving utility.

Do I need a water softener in ZIP code 99741?

There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm conditions with an at-home hardness test before purchasing equipment.

City water profile

Galena water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Galena, Alaska.

Median indexed hardness

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One indexed ZIP

Range —–— PPM

State comparison: Unavailable
State hardness rank: —
Matched utilities: 2
Active health records: 3

City summary

What the indexed records say

Galena has 1 published ZIP profile across Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. No qualifying nearby hardness observation is available for the city.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

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Very hard0 ZIPs

0 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance: — miles
Profiles with evidence: 0/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 0

Observation window: unavailable to unavailable.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Galena

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

99741

No estimate

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Nearest site: — mi
Confidence: —

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Galena Wtp1 - City

PWSID AK2360272

Groundwater

System population served: 490
Last reported: Jun 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Galena Wtp2 - Gila

PWSID AK2360159

Groundwater

System population served: 290
Last reported: Jun 19, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

3 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

Record	System	Period	Status
Chlorine	AK2360159	Mar 1, 2026	Archived
Chlorine	AK2360272	Jan 1, 2026	Resolved
Chlorine	AK2360272	Dec 1, 2025	Resolved
Groundwater Rule	AK2360272	Nov 2, 2025	Unaddressed · health-based
Groundwater Rule	AK2360272	Nov 2, 2025	Unaddressed · health-based
Chlorine	AK2360272	Nov 1, 2025	Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule	AK2360159	Oct 1, 2025	Resolved
Chlorine	AK2360159	Oct 1, 2025	Resolved
Chlorine	AK2360159	Jul 1, 2025	Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule	AK2360159	Jul 1, 2025	Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

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Questions people ask

About water in Galena

Is the water hard?

The index does not have a qualifying hardness estimate for this city.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.