CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on August 21, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 22, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationChignik Bay, Alaska
Water systemCHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM
IssuedAugust 21, 2026
LiftedOctober 22, 2026
Population199
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 re-issued due to E.coli MCL violation and inadequately treated surface water. BWN to remain in place until pressure loss in system is addressed, water storage tank is back online, contact time is met, and 3 satisfactory total coliform 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 Chignik Bay, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 22, 2026.