KONGIGANAK WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on September 27, 2019. The notice was lifted on October 2, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationKongiganak, Alaska
Water systemKONGIGANAK WATER SYSTEM
IssuedSeptember 27, 2019
LiftedOctober 2, 2026
Population547
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
Based on design, system does not meet surface water treatment requirements. Contact time cannot be met given the system's current configuration. System will be on BWN until engineering plans are submitted and required modifications have been made. -kcs
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 Kongiganak, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 2, 2026.