Update Friday, June 7, 2019

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) rescinds the boil water advisory for the City of Conway Springs.

"Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Conway Springs indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved," the department says.

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues a boil water advisory for the city of Conway Springs in Sumner County.

KDHE says the advisory is necessary because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the city's water system.

"Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination," KDHE says.

The advisory took effect Tuesday (June 4) and will remain in effect until the issue concerning the broken line is resolved.

During a boil water advisory, customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

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.

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.

"Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767," KDHE says.