KDHE issues boil water advisory for Silver Lake

SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - A boil water advisory is in effect for Silver Lake. This is due to a system at risk of bacterial contamination. Issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the advisory will be in effect until the system at risk is resolved.

According to a press release from the KDHE, officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure due to a valve failure.

Until the advisory is lifted, the KDHE says you should do the following:

• 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.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• 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.