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The Kokhanok Utility Company is responsible for mantaining and managing essential utilities such as water, electricity, and fuel sales and delivery. They strive to provide reliable and efficient utility services to enhance the quality of life in our village.
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The Septic Vehicle and Garage project aims to enhance public health and sanitation in Kokhanok by improving the community’s septic waste management system. This initiative, administered and constructed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), is a critical step in ensuring safe and efficient septic sludge disposal, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
This project includes:
- Acquisition of a High-Capacity Sewage Truck and Trailer – Designed to safely collect and transport community septic sludge waste.
- Construction of a Heated Garage Storage Facility – Providing a secure and weather-protected space for the new septic vehicle, ensuring long-term functionality and maintenance.
Project Benefits
Safeguards public health by improving septic waste management.
Enhances sanitation services for the Kokhanok community.
Supports long-term infrastructure sustainability.
Administered & Designed By: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Construction Managed By: ANTHC or ANTHC-managed contractors
Thanks to ANTHC, Kokhanok is taking a major step toward ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for our community by constructing a new surface water treatment plant that fully complies with the EPA’s Surface Water Treatment Rule.
Why This Project is Needed:
Our current water treatment plant is over 20 years old and has severely degraded due to extreme weather conditions from Lake Iliamna. The facility faces critical sanitation challenges.
Project Scope: Build a fully compliant water treatment plant with modern infrastructure, ensuring safe and sustainable water access for the community.
Project Benefits:
✔ Safe & Clean Drinking Water – The new facility will provide EPA-compliant water treatment for all residents.
✔ Reliable Year-Round Operations – The new plant will be built to withstand harsh weather conditions.
✔ Improved Community Health – Reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses and ensuring safe sanitation.
Administered & Designed By: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Construction Managed By: ANTHC or ANTHC-managed contractors
To support the growing needs of our community and ensure a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound wastewater system, Kokhanok is undertaking a Sewer Lagoon Expansion Project.
This project will involve the construction of:
- An additional 14,000 sq. ft. percolation cell to expand the capacity of our existing sewer lagoon.
- A sludge disposal cell to properly manage and dispose of accumulated waste material.
Our current wastewater system is nearing capacity, and expansion is essential to:
✔ Prevent overflow and contamination risks
✔ Improve long-term sanitation and environmental protection
✔ Support future growth and development in the community
✔ Ensure compliance with wastewater treatment regulations
Administered & Designed By: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Construction Managed By: ANTHC or ANTHC-managed contractors
To ensure a safe and reliable water supply for our community, Kokhanok is moving forward with the Water Storage Tank (WST) Design Project. This initiative will focus on designing and planning the rehabilitation of the village’s 97,000-gallon water storage tank.
Project Goals:
- Complete the design phase for the rehabilitation of the existing WST.
- Plan for construction activities to upgrade and improve the water storage system.
- Ensure long-term functionality and compliance with modern safety and health standards.
Administered & Designed By: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Construction Managed By: ANTHC or ANTHC-managed contractors
