Badger
Badger, AK water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
Badger, AK is a small but growing city, with a population near 19,482 and the 5th-largest community in Alaska. Like much of Alaska, Badger draws its water primarily from glacial melt, rivers, and groundwater.
Badger's water outlook is shaped most by aging infrastructure — the issue that dominates planning across Alaska. Water is plentiful; the challenge is delivering safe water to remote and rural communities.
Badger sits in a state that reuses roughly 2% of treated wastewater (minimal programs) and currently experiences no meaningful drought.
For the bigger picture, see the Alaska state water profile and the related issues below.
At a glance
- Population ~19,482 (5th-largest in Alaska)
- Primary sources: glacial melt, rivers, and groundwater
- Drought: no meaningful conditions
- State reuse rate: ~2% of wastewater
Common questions
Is tap water safe in Badger?
Badger is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 59.8% of Alaska's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does Badger get its water?
Badger draws from the same regional sources that serve Alaska: glacial melt, rivers, groundwater.