Northwest Arctic Borough Water Quality Report
4 cities ranked · Average grade: D · Alaska
Avg Score
45.8
Cities Ranked
4
Health Violations
4
PFAS Detected
0
45.8
County avg score
4
Cities ranked
0%
A or B grade
100%
D or F grade
4
Health violations
0
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Northwest Arctic Borough cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
0
0%
Good
C
0
0%
Fair
D
3
75%
Poor
F
1
25%
Failing
Comparison
County vs Alaska average
▼ 9.6 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Northwest Arctic Borough
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
7,023
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Northwest Arctic Borough
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Northwest Arctic Borough, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 7,023 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
RED DOG OPERATIONS KOTZEBUE, AK99752 | Ammonia | 7,022 |
CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY KOTZEBUE, AK99752 | Lead compounds | 0 |
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
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