The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues a stream advisory for the Verdigris River from Highway 75 East of Neodesha to the Oklahoma State line.

The stream advisory is a result of an oil well spill about 500 feet from the Verdigris River, East of Neodesha. The Kansas Corporation Commission and National Response Center are working to address the problem. The advisory has been issued because potential elevated brine and crude oil may be present in the Verdigris River. 

Due to the high stream flow flooding conditions of the Verdigris River. Do not enter the stream or allow livestock, children or pets to enter the stream. The KDHE will rescind the advisory once testing indicates contact has been deemed safe.