NSBU - KAKTOVIK (BARTER IS) (Alaska) was under a boil water advisory issued on September 5, 2026. The notice was lifted on September 26, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
Details from the source
Do Not Drink order was issued 9/5/26 by Cindy Christian following receipt of glycol test results which were collected after the 8/17/26 incident where ethylene glycol was accidentally introduced into the drinking water system. Ethylene glycol was detected in Loop1 of distribution at 26 mg/L and at 33 mg/L in the South Tank. Results were much higher than anticipated and investigation is ongoing by NSB/UIC to determine cause of contamination. Results were reported to DEC by Andy Roby, UIC.
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 September 26, 2026.