Drought Impact Reporter

Dry wells in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM

CATEGORIES:

Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality

AFFECTED AREAS:

Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
Chignik Lagoon, AK

Start Date: 7/15/2019 - End Date: 10/28/2019

Drought and damage to Chignik Lagoon’s water distribution system prompted the state to issue a boil water notice in July. Wells were dry by August, leading residents to dip into Packers Creek to help meet water needs through October. Rain in October replenished wells, allowing them to produce water again. KDLG Alaska (Dillingham, Alaska), Nov. 26, 2019 Chignik Lagoon on the Alaska Peninsula was dealing with a water shortage as the community’s wells went completely dry. Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), Sept. 1, 2019

Sources

Anchorage Daily News . Low water supply in two Kenai Peninsula communities prompts disaster declaration - Anchorage Daily News (AK). Saturday, August 31, 2019 https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/08/31/two-kenai-peninsula-communities-are-running-out-of-drinking-water-prompting-disaster-declaration/.
Alaska Public Radio Network . Alaska communities used to have plenty of fresh water. Then came severe drought - Alaska Public Radio Network (AK). Wednesday, September 4, 2019 https://www.alaskapublic.org/2019/09/04/alaska-communities-used-to-have-plenty-of-fresh-water-then-came-severe-drought/.
KDLG Alaska . After months of drought, Chignik Lagoon finally has well water - KDLG Alaska (AK). Tuesday, November 26, 2019 http://kdlg.org/post/after-months-drought-chignik-lagoon-finally-has-well-water.

Dry wells in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM

Dry wells in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM