WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Wichita City Council has agreed to a state plan that will provide city water to some residents whose groundwater is polluted.

The council voted on Tuesday to allow the some residences in west Wichita to be hooked up to new lines and mains. The $3.1 million project is funded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

The Wichita Eagle reports the homes were previously served by well water but lost their service after high levels of a toxic dry cleaning solvent were found in the groundwater.
Wichita public works director Alan King says the state wants to install waterlines that would extend city water services to about 114 homes.

The work will start immediately and should be completed by Aug. 1.