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Boil water advisory issued for portion of Sedgwick County

Current status: Lifted (as of 23/09/2026, 08:10). Older update notes in the history text may be outdated.

A boil water advisory has been issued for a portion of Sedgwick County, Kansas, specifically within the Rural Water District 4 public water supply system, south of Kellogg Avenue, from Maize Road to 295th Street. The advisory was put in place after a water main break caused a loss of pressure, leading to potential bacterial contamination. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before drinking or food preparation until further notice. Update (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), 11.09.2026, 15:25): The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued the advisory, effective September 9, 2026. All-clear (KWCH, 14.09.2026, 07:25): The boil water advisory has been rescinded as water samples show no signs of bacteriological contamination. The advisory was initially issued on September 10, 2026. Update (Yahoo News, 20.09.2026, 10:00): A power outage at the water plant also caused pressure loss. The advisory's scope expanded to include Sedgwick County Rural Water Districts 1, 2, and 3, Benton, Derby, Kechi, Rose Hill, Valley Center, Park City, and Bel Aire. It remains active for these areas. All-clear (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), 23.09.2026, 08:10): The boil water advisory for Sedgwick Co RWD 1 has been rescinded effective September 19, 2026.

Location

Sedgwick County, Kansas

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

Unknown

End

01/09/2026, 02:00

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Lifted

Region

Kansas

Last updated

23/09/2026, 08:10