The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the city of Medicine Lodge, according to a news release Monday. <\/p>\n
The citys water supply had a malfunction in its chlorine injection system. The advisory is effective immediately. <\/p>\n
The KDHE said in its release that residents should use the following precautions until further notice: <\/p>\n
Boil water for one minute before drinking it or for food preparation. <\/p>\n
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from an automatic ice maker. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled. Supervision of children while bathing is necessary so that the water is not ingested. <\/p>\n
A person with cuts or severe rashes may want to consult their physicians. If tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears. <\/p>\n
The KDHE or local officials will make an announcement when the advisory has been lifted. <\/p>\n
For more information, contact Darrel Plummer at 785-296-5523. <\/p>\n
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