The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie.

The advisory is a result of operation problems at the city of Osawatomie’s wastewater treatment plant. This has been issued because potential elevated bacteria and contaminants may be present in the river. Anyone who lives or has activities near this stream should not enter the stream or allow children or pets to enter the stream.

KDHE will rescind the advisory once flow recedes and subsequent bacteria testing indicates secondary contact has been deemed safe.