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public-health2 years ago•1 min saved

Topeka's Water Crisis: Flushing, Boiling, and Emergency Declarations

City of Topeka officials have asked water customers to start flushing their water supply systems while the city remains under a Boil Water Advisory. Customers are advised to run indoor faucets for 10-15 minutes to ensure fresh water reaches every customer, with additional flushing recommended for larger water heaters. The advisory will remain in place until the city meets testing requirements set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, with the earliest potential lift date being Friday, Jan. 19.

via WIBW|

#boil-water-advisory #kansas-department-of-health-and-environment #public-health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Life-saving naloxone deployed in Saline County to combat opioid crisis"

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) sent a shipment of naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversing drug, to the Saline County Health Department. However, due to packaging labels and a lack of planning, the distribution of the naloxone was delayed. The naloxone devices were labeled as prescription-only, which prevented the health department from distributing them freely. After a month of communication and requests for a solution, KDHE finally hosted a webinar and deployed all 240 boxes of naloxone to first responder groups in Saline County.

via Salina Post|

#health #kansas-department-of-health-and-environment #naloxone

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Butler County Family's Water Supply Contaminated with Crude Oil, Receives Temporary Housing from Oil Company

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed that a Butler County family's water supply is contaminated with crude oil, with the source of contamination being a nearby working oil well. The family, who had been left without water and answers, received support from the community and temporary housing from Vess Oil Corporation. While the company claims its operations are not responsible, testing by both a private lab and KDHE has verified the contamination. The family now awaits a long-term solution, which would involve accessing rural water, but cost is currently a barrier.

via KWCH|

#butler-county #crude-oil #environment