EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) — A boil advisory has been rescinded for the City of Emporia’s public water supply in Lyon Co.
According to the Kansas Dept.
of Health and Environment, officials issued the advisory because of high turbidity, which may result in bacterial contamination.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Emporia indicate no evidence of contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
During a boil advisory the public is asked to: 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.
Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians; If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

The city of Kalamazoo’s Department of Public Services has scheduled to repair a water main break on Shakespeare Avenue, south of Lake Street, that will result in a temporary loss of pressure Sunday, March 18.
All water intended for drinking within the affected area should be boiled due to a temporary pressure loss that will occur within the water main during the repair.
Homes on both sides of the following streets impacted by the advisory: Shakespeare Avenue – Between Lake Street (northern boundary) and Clinton Avenue (southern boundary) Schuster Avenue – Between Lake Street (northern boundary) and Clinton Avenue (southern boundary) Stockbridge Avenue – Between Byron Avenue (western boundary) and Schuster Avenue (eastern boundary) Egleston Avenue – Between Byron Avenue (western boundary) and Schuster Avenue (eastern boundary) Clinton Avenue – Between Shakespeare Avenue (western boundary) and Schuster Avenue (eastern boundary) Lake Street – Southwest corner of Lake Street and Shakespeare Avenue The advisory is precautionary.
There have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the break.
Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours and the final set within 48 hours, according to a news release.
The city expects the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.
No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.
A Boil Water Advisory warns residents their drinking water might be contaminated.
When a break occurs in a water main, or there is a complete loss of pressure in a significant part of the water system, there is the possibility for contaminants to enter into the water main while the repair is being completed.
Once an advisory or notice has been lifted, residents should flush out all plumbing lines and fixtures with running water and replace all water filters.

EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – Hundreds of Emporians clad in green walked from bar to bar during the annual pub crawl.
"We’ll probably see 12 to 15 hundred people through the door today," Becker said.
"Which is absolutely crazy."
At least one business had to close it’s doors; forcing would-be customers to change their celebration plans.
"If you put enough good whiskey in water, that’ll take care of any advisory you need, so it’ll purify it," Ray Terrell said.
The Co-President of the Emporia Saint Patrick’s Day Committee, Trey Sommers, said the advisory didn’t hamper the day’s events.
"It hasn’t stopped our festivities at all.
Not surprisingly, Becker said Water wasn’t a top seller.
"We have 23 beers on tap, 80 beers total, we carry about 130 whiskeys," Becker said.
City officials said the city’s water may be contaminated because of a filter valve malfunction.

UPDATE @ 8:30 p.m. (March 13) The boil advisory has been lifted for the village of New Lebanon.
The advisory was lifted as of 1:30 p.m. today, according to the village’s website.
The boil advisory was necessary after repairs following a water main break in the 900 block of West Main Street by the water tower, Village Manager George Markus said Sunday.
UPDATE @ 7:50 p.m. (March 12) A boil advisory for the entire village of New Lebanon remains in effect, and it is not clear when it will be lifted.
FIRST REPORT (8 p.m. March 11) The entire village of New Lebanon is under a boil advisory for the next 24 hours.
The advisory follows a water main break that happened this afternoon in the 900 block of West Main Street by the water tower, Village Manager George Markus said.
Residents are to bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before allowing it to cool.
Use bottled water or boiled water for cooking, drinking and oral hygiene.
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The Town of Washington is currently under a Boil Order Advisory effective immediately, due to a break in a water line.
Officials say the advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
The water is currently on in the town but will be shut off again Wednesday morning.
Earlier today, Washington residents were without water but around 6:30 p.m. Mayor Joe Pitre said residents should have seen that service returned.
The town’s water system was shut down to repair a fire hydrant that was damaged by a vehicle last week, Pitre said.
That meant the entire system had to be shut off while it was being repaired today, he said.
The hydrant has now been repaired and the water was turned back on, Pitre said.
They’re building up pressure gradually, he said, but residents should be able to use their water now, he said.
Now, a boil order has been issued for the town as a precaution.
All residents to should boil their water for a minute before using.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A boil water advisory was issued Tuesday near a Kalamazoo intersection due to a water main break.
The break happened near the intersection of Lovers Lane and Cork Street, causing the boil water advisory to go into effect for precautionary reasons.
Milwood Elementary School is in the area under the advisory.
Everyone in the area should boil their water for two minutes before consuming it.
A city of Kalamazoo release said the advisory is expected to be lifted by March 15.
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The City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division issued the precautionary boil water advisory due to the recent loss in water pressure.
This affects about 250 connections in the Lake Ridgelea subdivision and about 300 connections for residents who live in Byram Estates.
All customers are advised to boil their drinking water until adequate pressure is restored to the system.
For more information, customers may call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1778 (or 601-960-1875) after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends.
Visit the Mississippi State Department of Health’s website to learn what precautions to take during a boil water advisory.

************************* Whenever any kind of repair or construction on the water supply system, either planned or an emergency, there is a risk of soil or other contaminates entering the water supply.
Although this risk is very low, a boil water advisory is issued to all residents, businesses and public facilities located along that area of the water system.
Until further notice, Algoma Public Health advises that you boil water for any activity where water may be ingested.
This includes: Drinking Brushing teeth Washing fruits and vegetables Drinking water from public drinking fountains in the this area.
Please follow these instructions: Bring water to a full rolling boil Continue to boil for at least one minute Let water cool before using.
This is a localized problem, and only households and businesses in the affected area will receive this notice.
What to do when the water returns When the water service is restored, we advise that you open each cold water tap, one at a time, and let them run for about 20 seconds each.
This should release any air trapped in your water lines.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Algoma Public Health office.
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CLAY COUNTY, Mo.
— State officials have issued an advisory to boil water in part of Clay County due to a drop in water pressure, which could lead to contamination.
On Monday, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the boil advisory for the Clay County Public Water Supply District — specifically water district No.
The Clay County Health Department said 378 homes are impacted by the advisory.
Use of bottled water is an alternative to boiling tap water.
Dispose of ice cubes and remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
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.
Let water cool sufficiently before drinking.
The natural resources department said the advisory was caused when a contractor broke a water main, causing a drop in water pressure below advised levels.
For more information, contact the public water system at 816-532-0775 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Kansas City Regional Office at 816-251-0700.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A boil water advisory is in effect in some areas of Kalamazoo after a water main break.
The area impacted is near Lovers Lane and Cork Street and includes Milwood Elementary School.
The city of Kalamazoo said the water main break is causing a temporary loss in pressure so they are issuing a boil water advisory as a precaution.
Officials say all water that you plan to drink or use in cooking should be boiled.
They recommend you drink bottled water when possible.
Water used for personal hygiene is okay to use.
Kalamazoo officials said the boil water advisory is only precautionary and there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria in the water.
They will begin testing and expect to lift the advisory within 72 hours (March 15).