Clean Water, Improved Infrastructure, Detailed in Juneau’s 2025 Water Quality Report

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to share the positive results found in this year’s annual water quality report. The report, which assesses Juneau’s drinking water sources, is available to the public each year. Highlights from the 2025 water quality report include:  

• Juneau’s treated drinking water, sourced from the Last Chance Basin wellfield and the Salmon Creek Reservoir, met all state and federal public health standards. After comprehensive monitoring, no detectable contaminants such as PFAS or lead were found in the water.  

• In the last fiscal year, CBJ has invested more than $10 million in critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Completed projects include necessary upgrades to water reservoirs, the Outer Drive and West Juneau sewer lift stations, and the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant. This fiscal year, CBJ is investing another $15 million in water and wastewater improvements, including rehabilitation of an aging clarifier at the Juneau-Douglas Treatment Plant and installation of a biosolids crusher at the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant.  

• During this year’s major winter storm, CBJ employees worked to uncover nearly 1500 fire hydrants to ensure the community’s access to emergency services.  

Read the full report on the CBJ Engineering and Public Works website. All drinking water suppliers are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide the public with an annual statement describing the community’s water supply and quality.  

For questions, contact CBJ Utilities at [email protected] or 907-586-0393.