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A precautionary boil water advisory is now in effect for Park City, Kansas, after a waterline break led to a sudden loss of pressure in the city’s public water supply. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued the advisory today, warning residents that the pressure drop increases the risk of harmful bacteria entering the system even when contamination has not yet been confirmed.
City crews are working to repair the break, restore normal pressure, and begin water-quality testing as soon as repairs are complete.
What Park City Residents Should Do Right Now
To protect health while the advisory remains active, KDHE instructs residents to:
- Bring all tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, washing produce, or preparing food.
- Use boiled or bottled water for brushing teeth, making ice, and preparing infant formula.
- Throw away ice made after the pressure loss occurred and switch off automatic icemakers until the advisory is lifted.
- Flush taps if water appears discoloured, then boil as normal before use.
Following these steps ensures that any potential bacteria are killed before the water is consumed.
What NOT to Do During the Advisory
KDHE also advises residents to avoid:
- Drinking unboiled tap water, even if it looks clear.
- Using refrigerator or countertop filters as a replacement for boiling (they do not remove harmful microbes).
- Preparing infant formula or food with unboiled tap water.
- Using ice from household icemakers until clean water cycles through the system.
These precautions remain essential until KDHE confirms the supply is safe.
Why the Advisory Was Issued
According to KDHE, the waterline break caused pressure to fall below safe operational levels. When pressure drops, the disinfectant barrier in the system weakens, allowing outside water or potential contaminants to enter through cracks, joints, or nearby soil.
State regulations require a boil-water advisory any time pressure loss could compromise water quality. This ensures residents remain protected while:
- Repairs are completed
- Pressure is restored
- Bacteriological samples are collected
- Tests confirm two consecutive clean results
This process typically takes 24–48 hours, depending on sample timing and lab availability.
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Sources & Notes
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment — Boil Water Advisory for Park City Public Water Supply
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1797 - KDHE guidance on boil-water safety and pressure-loss events
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/184/Public-Water-Supply - CDC — Drinking Water Advisory Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/water-emergency/about/drinking-water-advisories-an-overview.html
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