KOTZEBUE MUN. WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on September 4, 2026. The notice was lifted on September 8, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationKotzebue Mun, Alaska
Water systemKOTZEBUE MUN. WATER SYSTEM
IssuedSeptember 4, 2026
LiftedSeptember 8, 2026
Population3234
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
Kotzebue issued a boil water notice for Front Street pressure loss. Drake Construction was doing hot taps on Front St. Loop when damaged threads required a full shutdown.
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 Kotzebue Mun, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on September 8, 2026.