99712
Steele Creek, AK
Fairbanks North Star County · Fairbanks-College, AK metro area
TWIN SPRINGS WATER

Is Steele Creek tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: January 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested January 2025.
CDPs:
Township:
  • Fairbanks North Star census subarea, AK
Community:
  • Fairbanks, AK

The short answer for Steele Creek

Steele Creek tap water has 2 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFHxS at 1.3× the limit (tested December 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Steele Creek

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFHxS above limit.
PFHxS concentration (µg/L) December 2024
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
28% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L
Certified Filters for Steele Creek Tap Water

PFHxS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFHxS
Tested: December 2024 · GHU CUC Intertie		 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 28% above limit
PFHxS
Tested: January 2025 · GHU WTP		 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 25% above limit
View all tested compounds

GHU CUC Intertie · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFHxS 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 28% above limit
PFHxA 0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

GHU WTP · Tested: January 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFHxS 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 25% above limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Fox Well · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Nitrate 13.971 micron 1E+04 micron 0.1% of limit
Ammonium 1.112 micron — —
Bromide 0.025 micron — —
Calcium 1300.935 micron — —
Chloride 16.556 mg/L — —
Deuterium/Hydrogen ratio -152.315 per mil — —
Fluoride 10.132 mg/L — —
Magnesium 637.604 micron — —
Nitrogen 24.593 micron — —
Organic carbon 143.083 micron — —
Oxygen-18/Oxygen-16 ratio -19.526 per mil — —
Phosphorus 0.010 micron — —
Potassium 87.073 micron — —
Sodium 138.823 micron — —
Sulfate 491.630 micron — —

Water utilities serving ZIP 99712

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 99712 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 99712?

ZIP 99712 has 2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFHxS at 1.3x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 99712 tap water remove PFHxS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFHxS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 99712?

Public records identify TWIN SPRINGS WATER as a primary water system associated with ZIP 99712. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 99712 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is January 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 99712?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact TWIN SPRINGS WATER or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 99712. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFHxS: 0,004 µg/L)
Last tested January 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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