AKIACHAK WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on September 21, 2026. The notice was lifted on September 22, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationAkiachak, Alaska
Water systemAKIACHAK WATER SYSTEM
IssuedSeptember 21, 2026
LiftedSeptember 22, 2026
Population627
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 pressure loss. The water storage tank ran dry on 9/20, causing a loss of pressure in the distribution system. BWN to remain in place until pressure is restored and 3 satisfactory TC sample results are received from the lab.
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 Akiachak, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on September 22, 2026.