TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a do-not-drink order for the Lane Co.
The order took effect Monday and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are resolved.
A secondary water source that is high in nitrates was put into service until the primary well can be returned to use.
Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die.
Water, juice and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water.
Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.
Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates.
Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or KDHE announced a do-not-drink order, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the Do Not Drink Order on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.