Park City boil water advisory remains in effect; testing results expected Saturday evening

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A boil water advisory remains in effect for the Bear Hill subdivision in Park City as utility crews complete the mandatory water-quality testing required by state health regulators.

City officials announced that chlorine residuals within the local water system have returned to acceptable levels. Water utility crews have begun collecting mandatory bacterial samples across the distribution network for laboratory analysis.

Test results are expected to be completed around 6 p.m. Saturday. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will receive the results simultaneously for official review.

If the laboratory analysis confirms the water meets state safety standards, KDHE is expected to issue a formal rescind notice, allowing the advisory to be lifted shortly after.

Until an official rescission notice is released, the Bear Hill subdivision is advised to continue observing all standard boil water precautions:

• Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, food preparation, making ice, brushing teeth, and dishwashing for at least one full minute.
• Dispose of any ice cubes made with unboiled tap water during the advisory period.
• Let boiled water cool before drinking or household use.

City officials stated an additional update will be released once test results and final guidance are issued by KDHE.