GAMBELL WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on September 29, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 9, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
Details from the source
The Gambell public water system (PWSID 340751) was placed on a boil water notice on 9/29/2026 due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system occurring as the result of an extended power outage. Power and pressure have been restored. The boil water notice will remain in place until an adequate number of clean total coliform samples have been collected and reported.
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 Gambell, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 9, 2026.