PORT GRAHAM (Alaska) was under a boil water advisory issued on August 20, 2026. The notice was lifted on September 4, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationAlaska
Water systemPORT GRAHAM
IssuedAugust 20, 2026
LiftedSeptember 4, 2026
Population180
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
System self-issued BWN on 8/19/26 when pressure was lost in the distribution system due to a water main break. Department was notified 8/20/26 and system was provided with PN template and certification form. BWN will remain in effect until pressure restored and 3 clean TC sample results are received.
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 4, 2026.