Mercury in Alaska Well Water

In Alaska, mercury levels average 1.311 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 5.695 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 6.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 5,985 wells.

Testing for mercury in Alaska typically costs around $126. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $4,992.

The risk level for mercury in Alaska is rated as low. The state average of 1.311 ppb is 42.0% above the national average of 0.923 ppb.