Boil water notice
In effect
CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM
Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
Issued
· In effect for 43 days
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
- Bacteria detected
- Water system
- CHIGNIK BAY WATER SYSTEM
- System ID (PWSID)
- AK2260228
- People affected
- about 199
- Last checked
The notice
BWN re-issued due to E.coli MCL violation and inadequately treated surface water. BWN to remain in place until pressure loss in system is addressed, water storage tank is back online, contact time is met, and 3 satisfactory total coliform sample results are received from the lab.
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.