It’s a busy night on the river, and Henry's there packing water after his shift at the store.
He always packs enough for his household of five, and usually extra for another family. Tonight he’s hauling 40 to 50 gallons of water. Peter goes the extra distance to the Kuskokwim River, rather than the Tuluksak River, which is closer to town. He doesn’t trust water from the Tuluksak River.
Henry Peter goes the extra distance to the Kuskokwim River, rather than the Tuluksak River, which is closer to town. Credit Olivia Ebertz / KYUK “We won't drink that water,” said Peter Gregory.