NELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on October 5, 2021. The notice was lifted on October 22, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationNelson Lagoon, Alaska
Water systemNELSON LAGOON WATER SYSTEM
IssuedOctober 5, 2021
LiftedOctober 22, 2026
Population60
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
Inadequate treatment of SW source with lack of coagulation due to broken polymer pump.-lvs 02/18/2022 updated BWN placard and PN sent to system. Department was notified that during repairs, a fitting was cracked, and DS needed to be depressurized in order to complete repairs. - lm
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 Nelson Lagoon, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 22, 2026.