Cawker City under boil water advisory

CAWKER CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — A boil water advisory has been issued for Cawker City in Mitchell County.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the order was issued Monday after a waterline break in the city’s water system caused a loss of pressure. A loss of pressure in the water system can lead to a loss of chlorine residuals, which can allow bacteria to grow.

The KDHE says the following precautions should be followed until the water tests safe:

• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes, and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food-contact surfaces by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water containing one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. However, children must be supervised while bathing to prevent water from being ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

Residents who may have questions can call the water system at 785-781-4713 or the KDHE at 785-296-5514 .

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