FACT SHEET: Private Wells, Drinking Water, and Wastewater Systems Permitting
(WorldNews Environment)

Private Well/Drinking Water In the state of Alaska, only the Municipality of Anchorage and the City of North Pole have local regulations for private well activity. It is the responsibility of private well owners outside these two communities to monitor the water quality of their wells. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Health has developed best management practices that include regular water testing and proper construction practices. It should be noted that the Division of Environmental Health...