KOKHANOK WATER & WW SYSTEM (Alaska) was under a boil water advisory issued on January 28, 2025. The notice was lifted on October 22, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
Details from the source
BWN issued due to inadequate disinfection caused by a broken chlorine pump. The BWN will be rescinded when the pump is repaired and 3 satisfactory TC samples are received from the lab. Update 2/11/25: BWN re-issued due to inadequate treatment. Filters in use do not meet surface water treatment requirements for this alternative filtration system. BWN to remain in place until new WTP comes online, expected March 2025.
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 22, 2026.