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Boil water advisory issued in Geary County

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GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) — Geary County officials have shared that a boil water advisory is active for some local residents Thursday.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory on Aug. 27 for members of the Dwight Water District. It will remain in effect until a waterline incident on K-57 Highway is resolved.

County officials reported 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.

Officials recommend stay up to date on the situation through the Geary County Emergency Management Facebook page. If you have more questions, get in touch with the KDHE by calling 785-296-5514. To find more information, click here.

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