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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler Co RWD 4

August 26, 2025

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler Co RWD 4, Butler County

TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for a portion of the Butler Co RWD 4 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory affected only those customers South of 100th St. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. 

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.

Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the Butler Co RWD 4 water system indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 316-775-5088 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler Co RWD 4

August 26, 2025

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler Co RWD 4, Butler County

TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for a portion of the Butler Co RWD 4 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory affected only those customers South of 100th St. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. 

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.

Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the Butler Co RWD 4 water system indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 316-775-5088 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.

Free Chlorine Disinfection Notice Aug 4th-31st

July 29, 2025

Our water supplier, the City of El Dorado, will use free chlorine for water disinfection from August 4 to August 31, 2025, to maintain a healthy water system, as recommended by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

What to Expect:

• You may notice a chlorine taste or smell in the water. This is normal, and the water is safe to drink.
• To reduce chlorine taste or odor, use an affordable faucet-mounted filter or chill a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
• Fire hydrant flushing may cause cloudy water, air bubbles, or slight pressure changes. Run your faucet until the water clears, and clean faucet screens if needed.

After August 31: The system will return to using chloramines, a milder disinfectant.

Special Notes:

• Dialysis patients: Ensure free chlorine is fully neutralized and consult your doctor.
• Aquarium owners: Monitor chlorine levels in tap water.

Questions? Call the El Dorado Public Utilities Department at (316) 322-4441