Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for McCune After Testing
Summary
KDHE has rescinded the boil water advisory for the City of McCune in Crawford County, Kansas, after laboratory testing confirmed no evidence of bacteriological contamination. The advisory was originally issued following a waterline break that caused loss of pressure in the distribution system. All conditions that placed the water system at risk of contamination are now deemed resolved by KDHE officials.
What changed
KDHE has rescinded the boil water advisory for the City of McCune public water supply system following laboratory testing at a certified facility. The original advisory was issued due to a waterline break causing loss of pressure, which risked chlorine residual loss and bacterial contamination. Test results from drinking water samples collected indicate no bacteriological contamination and all risk conditions have been resolved.
Residents and businesses in McCune previously advised to boil water may now use water normally without boiling. Public water suppliers in Kansas are required to notify customers promptly after system failures, and KDHE issues rescind notices following laboratory confirmation of safe water conditions. For consumer questions, contact the water system at 620-249-9982 or KDHE at 785-296-5514.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates from KDHE
- Contact water system at 620-249-9982 with questions
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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of McCune, Crawford County
Press Releases - Boil Water Advisories Posted on April 08, 2026 | Last Updated on April 08, 2026
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McCune public water supply system located in Crawford County. The advisory was issued 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.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of McCune indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 620-249-9982 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.
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