MOA Municipality of Anchorage Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) serves approximately 221,351 people in Alaska. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead service line inventory status
The MOA has not yet completed a lead service line (LSL) inventory. This means the utility has not finished documenting which homes are connected to the water main using lead pipes—the primary pathway for lead to enter drinking water.
Federal law requires all water systems to complete and maintain an inventory of lead service lines by October 2024. If your water system has not published its findings, it may still be in progress, or it may not meet the threshold that triggers the requirement (systems serving fewer than 50,000 people in certain states have extended timelines).
What this means for you
Without a completed inventory, you cannot look up whether your home has a lead service line through an official public database yet. However, this does not mean your water is unsafe—many systems across the US have lead lines but maintain water quality through treatment and corrosion control.
Your best next steps:
- Contact the MOA directly to ask about the status of their inventory and whether your address has been assessed for lead.
- If your home was built before 1986, lead service lines are more common (though not certain). Ask your utility about testing your water or their corrosion control program.
- For free information on lead in drinking water, visit the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule page or call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.
Next steps for residents
- Contact MOA Water Utility to ask about the status of the lead service line inventory and whether they've tested your address
- Request a water quality test if you're concerned, especially if your home was built before 1990
- Check the EPA's resources on lead removal (faucet aerator cleaning, point-of-use filters) while you wait for your system's inventory results
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Anchorage water have lead in it?
Lead enters drinking water through lead service lines and fixtures, not from the water source itself. The MOA has not yet published its complete lead service line inventory, so you cannot yet look up whether your specific address has a lead line. Contact the utility directly for your home's status.
When will Anchorage publish their lead service line inventory?
Federal law requires completion by October 2024. If the MOA has not yet published it, contact them directly to ask for a timeline and whether your address has been assessed.
Should I be worried if I live in Anchorage?
Not necessarily. Many water systems have lead service lines but manage water quality through treatment and testing. Until the inventory is complete, you can request a water test or contact the utility to ask about their corrosion control program and your home's risk.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Once the MOA publishes its inventory, you may be able to look it up by address. In the meantime, contact the utility directly with your address, or look at your water bill—some utilities provide this information there. Your plumber can also inspect visible pipes in your basement or foundation.