Juneau
Juneau, AK water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
city and borough of juneau
surface water (rivers/reservoirs) · local government · PWSID AK2110342
Below EPA's 15 ppb lead action level at last testing.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · 2026 Q1
Juneau, AK is a small but growing city, with a population near 32,756 and the 2nd-largest community in Alaska. Like much of Alaska, Juneau draws its water primarily from glacial melt, rivers, and groundwater.
Juneau'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.
Juneau 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.
Juneau City and Borough County water quality
Source: EPA SDWIS · 2026 Q1
At a glance
- Population ~32,756 (2nd-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 Juneau?
Juneau's largest water system, CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, serves about 38,526 people. EPA records show 0 health-based violation(s) since 2016 and a most-recent 90th-percentile lead level of 0 ppb (EPA action level is 15 ppb). Always check your own provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report.
Where does Juneau get its water?
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU draws primarily from surface water (rivers/reservoirs), part of Alaska's supply from glacial melt, rivers, groundwater.