WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A boil water advisory has been issued for the city of Chautauqua in Chautauqua County.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the advisory on Friday evening after two waterline breaks resulted in a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain that pressure can lead to bacterial contamination.
Residents are advised to follow these safety precautions until further notice:
- Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
- If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
- Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
- Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
KDHE said the advisory will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination is resolved…