Buckland Tap Water Quality Report
Buckland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
BUCKLAND WATER SYSTEM
People Served
600
Health-based violations since 2020
29
BUCKLAND WATER SYSTEM. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Mar 2022 · BUCKLAND WATER SYSTEM
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Buckland Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Buckland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
BUCKLAND WATER SYSTEM, Buckland's water system, serves 600 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for BUCKLAND WATER SYSTEM is from Mar 2022.
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Buckland Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Buckland, AK
We read Buckland, AK’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 38 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Buckland
Based on Buckland's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.042 gpm
Daily Production
130 gpd
Highlights:
- Built-in UV sterilization
- Easy maintenance with filter change reminders
- NSF-58 certified
- Hot and cold water dispensing
Removes 12 contaminants:
+7 more
Molybdenum, Sulfate, Strontium, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Barium, Nitrate
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
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What Buckland's water readings can explain
We publish a city-level hardness figure for Buckland, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
Water softener cost and installation in Buckland
Buckland's tap water has an estimated 3.7 grains per gallon (63.0 mg/L, county sampling in Northwest Arctic Borough) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 3.7 gpg water in Buckland — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Alaska as a whole, read water softener cost in Alaska — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckland Tap Water
Buckland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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