BOIL ADVISORY

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Burden, but the stress the advisory is not related to Covid-19. Until further notice, if tap water appears dirty, people are being asked to flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears. 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 ice maker. 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 need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary
while bathing thought, so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians. The advisory took effect on Tuesday, and will remain in effect until notice.