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Do-not-drink order issued for Lane Co. Rural Water District 1

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a do-not-drink order for the Lane Co. Rural Water District 1 located in Lane County.

The order took effect Monday and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a line break resulting in the potential of bacteriological contamination. A secondary water source that is high in nitrates was put into service until the primary well can be returned to use.

Until the line break is repaired the following steps should be observed:

  • DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die.
  • Water, juice and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.
  • DO NOT BOIL THE WATER. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates.
  • Water should not be ingested or used for brushing teeth. Use bottled water.
  • Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from an automatic icemaker.
  • Do not use water to cook or prepare food.
  • Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.
  • The water may be used to flush toilets.

Limited bottled water is being supplied by the system at the Healy Elementary School for those in need.

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or KDHE announced a do-not-drink order, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

If you have questions, please contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-1317. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm

Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the Do Not Drink Order on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at  [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.

 

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