The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of West Mineral in Cherokee County.

 

Customers of the public water supply system in West Mineral should boil water for at least one minute prior to consumption, dispose of ice cubes from trays and automatic ice makers, and disinfect dishes and food preparation surfaces.

 

 KDHE officials issued the advisory because of possible bacterial contamination within the water tower following maintenance and notification that the waterline feeding the City system was taken out of service to allow for repair a waterline  break resulting in an expected loss of pressure in the distribution system. This requires the use of the untested water currently stored in the tower.

 

Only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.