Nanwalek, Alaska nearly out of water
9/26/2019 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Start Date: 8/28/2019
- End Date: 9/26/2019
Recent rainfall restored water supplies for Nanwalek.
Fairbanks News-Miner (Alaska), Sept. 26, 2019
As Nanwalek's reservoir became alarmingly low, water was available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to conserve water. Lagoon water was offered to residents for toilet flushing.
Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), Sept. 1, 2019
The community of Nanwalek was on the cusp of running out of water and was considering rolling blackouts to minimize consumption.
KTVA-TV CBS 11 Anchorage (Alaska), Aug. 28, 2019
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