Treatment Plant issue prompts water boil advisories in Lyon Co
Update 12:10 a.m.: The KDHE has extended the water boil advisory out of Emporia to the following public water supplies: Lyon County RWD 2, Lyon County RWD 4, Lyon County RWD 5, City of Hartford, City of Olpe, Coffey County RWD 2E, Park Place Communities.
Update 10:54 a.m.: The City of Emporia expects the boil water advisory will remain in effect until at least Friday, Nov. 8, while staff work to repair the mechanical issues at the Water Treatment Plant.
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is issuing a water boil advisory after mechanical issues caused water to fail the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's (KDHE) standards.
According to a press release from the City of Emporia, a mechanical issue at the Water Treatment Plant is prompting the advisory. Residents may notice discolored water linked to the issue at the treatment plant.
"In accordance with KDHE guidelines, a boil water advisory has been issued," the city wrote in the press release. "This advisory will recommend that all residents boil water used for drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene for at least one minute before consumption. This precaution is necessary to ensure public safety until the water quality is restored."
The KDHE is advising residents to:
- Use bottled water or boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
- Avoid using tap water for these purposes until further notice.
- Ensure all water used for consumption is brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The City of Emporia Water Department is working diligently to resolve these issues and restore water quality to KDHE standards. We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation during this time.
The press release from the City of Emporia read.
Emporia Public Schools (EPS) said they would be taking measures to ensure the health and safety of staff and students. EPS said water fountains would be unavailable during the water boil order. Bottled water will be available to staff and students. Food service staff will be taking extra precautions.
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