TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Norton, located in Norton County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Bacteriological samples collected from the City of Norton’s distribution system and algal toxin samples collected from the water treatment plant indicate the water is safe to drink. Conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

Stage 3 water conservation measures remain in effect until further notice by the City of Norton.