17-11-2016 02:51 via alaskapublic.org

Emmonak struggles to rebuild water systems following fire

The City of Emmonak remains without its sewer and water after a fire.  Efforts are underway to improve the situation.
On Tuesday night, the Emmonak City Council approved a proposal to start repairs on its crippled sewage treatment plant, which caught fire Monday.
The Council approved $20,000 to fix the roof of the plant, a step which has to be done before replacing a burned out pump, which is what caused the fire. City Manager Martin Moore said this cannot wait.
“The immediate problem
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