Humboldt residents are being asked to conserve water while the city supply is tested.
A water conservation notice has been issued for the City of Humboldt and Allen County RWD 9 and 10.
Public Works Director Jeremy Bulk said the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is testing the supply from the Neosho River for chemicals after a fire Wednesday in Iola.
The city is advising residents to conserve water by restricting usage to drinking and sanitary uses and limit non-essential uses such as (laundry, dishwashing, washing cars, watering plants, etc.) until the water supply can be restored. The water system is able to meet demands as they exist. However, lowering the demands will extend the municipal water entity’s ability to meet future demands without significant disruption.
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