Summerfield Under Boil Water Order!

KDHE recommend the following for residents of the district:

• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.

 

• Use only boiled water for drinking, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparation.

 

• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.

 

• Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.

 

• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains 1 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 or using backyard pools so water is not ingested.

 

• Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

There was no word on exactly when the boil order would be lifted.