Health officials rescind boil water advisory for Moundridge

Health officials rescind boil water advisory for Moundridge.
MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (KAKE) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for Moundridge in McPherson County.
The KDHE issued the advisory because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.
The City of Moundridge has issued a boil water… https://t.co/3pppMNNyRn — City Of Moundridge (@CityofMoundridg) April 19, 2017 A statement from City Administrator Randy Frazer said the advisory was issued due to a loss of pressure in the water system.
That loss can increase the risk of bacteria contaminating the water supply, along with a loss of chlorine residuals.
In the meantime, the KDHE offers these tips: 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.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled.
Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.

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