The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinds the stream advisory for the Verdigris River.

The stream advisory was the result of an oil well spill about 500 feet from the Verdigris River, East of Neodesha. Further field site investigation revealed that the original source of the oil is not discharging to the river and high flow conditions have quickly dispersed and moved any oil in the river past Coffeyville.

The KDHE has determined that water quality conditions in the river are safe for contact and livestock use. Residents are encouraged to take caution when around high, fast-moving water in the river.