Boil Water Advisory for White Cloud, Doniphan County
Summary
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system due to a waterline break causing a loss of pressure. Residents and food establishments are advised to boil water for consumption until further notice. The advisory remains in effect until water quality is confirmed by laboratory testing.
What changed
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system in Doniphan County, effective March 13, 2026. This action was prompted by a waterline break that resulted in a loss of pressure, creating a risk of bacterial contamination. The advisory mandates that all water used for drinking, food preparation, and ice making be boiled for one minute or replaced with bottled water until the system's integrity is restored and confirmed by laboratory testing.
Consumers, including restaurants and food establishments, must adhere to these precautions until KDHE rescinds the order. Restaurants with questions can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The advisory will remain in effect until the conditions are resolved and KDHE confirms water safety through certified laboratory testing. Failure to comply could result in health risks associated with contaminated water.
What to do next
- Boil all water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from household automatic icemakers.
- Disinfect dishes and food contact surfaces using a bleach solution.
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for the White Cloud, Doniphan County
Press Releases - Boil Water Advisories Posted on March 13, 2026
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system located in Doniphan 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 13, 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 785-850-7340, 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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