ALAKANUK WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on April 3, 2024. The notice was lifted on September 24, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationAlakanuk, Alaska
Water systemALAKANUK WATER SYSTEM
IssuedApril 3, 2024
LiftedSeptember 24, 2026
Population570
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
System wide due to inadequate chlorine residual, uncalibrated meters, expired reagents, and infrequent MOR submittal.
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 Alakanuk, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on September 24, 2026.