Four Mile Creek tests positive for E. coli - KAKE
Four Mile Creek tests positive for E. coli - KAKE
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Four Mile Creek tests positive for E. coli
E. coli has been detected in Four Mile Creek
City of Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - An elevated level of E. coli has been detected in Four Mile Creek after a sewer lift station near Founder’s Circle, west of 127th Street North overflowed due to equipment failure.
Over one and a half million gallons overflowed during the incident and wastewater flowed into Four Mile Creek near the Redbud Path. Repairs to the lift station have been made and it is functioning properly but people and pets are urged to stay out of the creek and ponds in that area.
The City of Wichita said there is no danger to the cities drinking water or to anyone who live by the creek and there is no anticipated impact to fish or wildlife.
The City will continue to take samples for testing until the levels return to normal.
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