Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

Nunapitchuk Facts

Community Profile

• Current Population: 547
• # of Consumers: 154
• Federally recognized tribe
• Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
• Total Generating Capacity (kw): 350 (tieline from Kasigluk)

Community Facilities

• Well water is treated and supplies a central tap year-round. Major improvements are underway. A flush/haul system was recently installed in 31 homes in Nunapitchuk, with water delivery and tank hauling services. Construction continues on the remaining 64 homes.
• Unserved households haul their own water and honeybuckets. Sewage containers are located throughout the City, and are emptied into one of two new sewage lagoons (one on each side of the River).
• Electricity provided by AVEC through a new tieline from Kasigluk.
• One school
• Local health clinic
• Emergency Services have river, air and floatplane access.

Economy

The school, local businesses and the City provide most employment in Nunapitchuk. Commercial fishing and subsistence activities are a focal point of the culture. 58 residents hold commercial fishing permits for salmon and herring roe net fisheries and roe on kelp. A State-owned 2,040' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip provides chartered or private air access year-round.

Culture and Activities

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Nunapitchuk (a.k.a. Akolmiut). Nunapitchuk is a Yup'ik Eskimo village, and residents are involved in commercial fishing and subsistence activities. The sale, importation or possession of alcohol is banned in the village. A new dock, small boat harbor, and seaplane landing area are available on the Johnson River. Snowmachines, ATVs and dog sleds are used in winter months. Winter trails exist to Atmautluak (7 mi.) and Akula Heights (2.5 mi.)

Climate

• Precipitation averages 16 in/yr
• Snowfall average 50 in/yr
• Summer temperatures range from 62 to 42
• Winter temperatures run from 19 to -2. 

Community Weather

   Light rain, mist, 48°F