CHIGNIK LAKE WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on January 4, 2024. The notice was lifted on October 23, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationChignik Lake, Alaska
Water systemCHIGNIK LAKE WATER SYSTEM
IssuedJanuary 4, 2024
LiftedOctober 23, 2026
Population200
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
Long term BWN issued due to main line breaks resulting in no water service & pressure loss (to old HUD housing area). The BWN will be rescinded once breaks are repaired and satisfactory TC sample results have been received.
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 Lake, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 23, 2026.