Updated Friday 11:10 a.m.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded the boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park that was issued Tuesday.
There was no evidence of bacterial contamination in samples collected and tested by a KDHE laboratory. They also determined that the conditions that led to the advisory have been resolved.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park in Riley County Tuesday.
Officials issued the warning because of a loss of pressure which could result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination of tap water. The boil advisory will remain in effect until the loss of pressure and subsequent risk of contamination are resolved. It can only be lifted after a KDHE laboratory tests the water and confirms there is no contamination.
Residents in the Riverchase Mobile Home park are advised to boil water for at least one minute before drinking or using it for food preparation. They also advise people living in the affected area not to use ice from automatic icemakers and to dispose of ice cubes as well as to disinfect dishes by immersing them in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. If your water looks dirty out of the tap, flush the lines by letting them run until it clears before boiling and using.
Bathing water does not typically need to be boiled, but it should not be ingested and people with open wounds should consult their physician before exposing their wounds to the potentially-contaminated water. Officials also advise supervision of children to prevent their exposure as well.
KMAN will update as more information is released.
