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Water advisory issued for Woodston, Rooks County RWD No. 1
Published on -2/9/2010, 1:29 PM
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the city of Woodston and Rooks County Rural Water District No. 1 water systems, located in northeast Rooks County. Both systems serve a combined population of approximately 300 people.
KDHE officials issued the advisory due to a major leak and subsequent repair, which caused an interruption in water service resulting in little or no water pressure. Whenever such a loss of pressure occurs, it is possible for contaminants to enter the system. Also during this time, disinfection (chlorine) levels are inadequate to protect against bacterial contamination.
When water service is restored, residents served by the affected public water systems should observe the following precautions:
· Boil water vigorously for one minute prior to use. Boiling longer than three minutes may adversely affect the quality and taste of the water.
· Use only boiled water for drinking, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparation.
· Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
· 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 or using backyard pools so water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory will remain in effect until testing of water samples indicates no evidence of contamination and all other conditions which place the systems at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. KDHE will notify media when the boil water advisory has been rescinded.
