PLATINUM CITY WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on July 3, 2014. The notice was lifted on October 24, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationPlatinum City, Alaska
Water systemPLATINUM CITY WATER SYSTEM
IssuedJuly 3, 2014
LiftedOctober 24, 2026
Population51
SourceAlaska DEC Drinking Water Program https://dec.alaska.gov/arcgis/rest/services/EH/BWN_DND/FeatureServer/0/query?where=1%3D1&outFields=*&f=json&resultRecordCount=2000
Details from the source
BWN issued due to failure to adequately filter Groundwater source under direct influence of surface water (GWUDIS) AND failure to monitor routinely for total coliform bacteria samples. Last satisfactory sample reported was 10/17/2012. - lvs
Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program
What to do now that it is lifted
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for Platinum City, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 24, 2026.