KAKO RETREAT CENTER (Alaska) was under a boil water advisory issued on July 20, 2015. The notice was lifted on October 15, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationAlaska
Water systemKAKO RETREAT CENTER
IssuedJuly 20, 2015
LiftedOctober 15, 2026
Population122
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
USES UNAPPROVED CREEK WATER SOURCE AND PLUBMED TO SOME OF THE CABINS/STAFF HOUSES INTENDED FOR NON-POTABLE USES. HOWEVER, SINCE CONSUMERS ACCESS SINK FAUCETS W/ CREEK WATER, POTENTIAL HEALTH RISK REMAINS. - LVS
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 Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 15, 2026.