Boil Water Advisory for Madison, Greenwood County
Summary
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Madison public water supply system due to a waterline break causing a loss of pressure. The advisory is in effect until conditions are resolved and testing confirms safety.
What changed
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Madison public water supply system in Greenwood County, effective March 12, 2026. The advisory was triggered by a waterline break that resulted in a loss of pressure, creating a risk of bacterial contamination. Customers are instructed to boil water for one minute before consumption or food preparation, and to avoid using ice from automatic icemakers until further notice.
This advisory requires immediate action from consumers and food establishments within the affected area. Consumers must adhere to the precautionary measures outlined, including boiling water and disinfecting dishes. Food establishments should contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture for specific guidance. The advisory will remain in effect until KDHE confirms the resolution of the issue through laboratory testing and issues a rescind order. Failure to comply with the advisory could lead to health risks associated with consuming contaminated water.
What to do next
- Consumers must boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation.
- Consumers should dispose of ice cubes from automatic icemakers.
- Food establishments should contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture for guidance.
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Madison, Greenwood County
Press Releases - Boil Water Advisories Posted on March 12, 2026
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Madison public water supply system located in Greenwood County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
- 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. The advisory took effect on March 12, 2026 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory 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.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 620-437-2556, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.
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