THAYER, Kan. – The boil water advisory affects several cities, including Altoona, Thayer, Fredonia, Buffalo and Fall River, along with several rural water districts in Wilson, Neosho and Montgomery Counties.

They’re advising you to boil water for one minute prior to drinking or using to prepare food. You’ll want to dispose of any ice cubes made from tap water in the past couple of days as well.

Experts say the water should be okay for bathing, although you’ll want to disinfect any dishes in clean water that contains a teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.

The boil advisory will be rescinded when laboratory tests confirm the water is safe again.