SHAKTOOLIK WATER SYSTEM was under a boil water advisory issued on March 20, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 21, 2026. Source: Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationShaktoolik, Alaska
Water systemSHAKTOOLIK WATER SYSTEM
IssuedMarch 20, 2026
LiftedOctober 21, 2026
Population270
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
BWN issued due to loss of pressure within the system. BWN will be lifted once pressure is restored and an adequate number of total coliform samples 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 Shaktoolik, Alaska still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 21, 2026.