KOKHANOK WATER & WW SYSTEM
Boil water before you use it
Bring water to a full rolling boil for one minute (three minutes above 6,500 feet), let it cool, then use it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, ice, and baby formula. Or use bottled water.
Details
- Counties
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
- Reason
- Treatment problem
- Water system
- KOKHANOK WATER & WW SYSTEM
- System ID (PWSID)
- AK2263006
- People affected
- about 160
- Last checked
The notice
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 The BWN will be rescinded when the pump is repaired and 3 satisfactory TC samples are received from the lab.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.
History
- Issued
This page repeats a public notice from Alaska DEC open boil / do-not-drink notices. Always follow the instructions of your water system and local health department.