Morris, Geary Co. residents warned to boil water until further notice - WIBW

Morris, Geary Co. residents warned to boil water until further notice

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Residents in parts of Morris and Geary County have been warned to boil their water before consumption until further notice.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced on Sunday, Oct. 22, that a boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Morris Co. Rural Water District No. 1. The advisory also impacts parts of Geary Co.

The KDHE said those in the following areas have been affected by the advisory:

- North of Carr Rd. south along Highway 57
- Clark’s Creek Rd.
- Thomas Creek Rd.
- Lyons Creek Rd.
- Highway 77 south of Junction City
- The northern section of Humboldt Creek Rd.
- The northern portion of Lower McDowell Creek Rd. to I-70

The Department noted that customers in those areas should observe the following precautions:

- Boil water for one minute before drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
- If tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
- 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.

KDHE indicated that the advisory took effect on Sunday and will remain in place until conditions that put the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. The advisory was issued in response to a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which could result in bacterial contamination.

Regardless of who issued the boil water advisory, KDHE said it is the only entity with the capability of issuing the rescind order. This will be done after testing at a certified lab.

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