State health officials have issued a boil water advisory for Winchester, a town in Jefferson County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the advisory is in effect for Winchester residents.
KDHE said the advisory began on July 11 after health officials identified an issue affecting the town’s water system. With the advisory active, residents are being instructed to boil their water before use.
For residents, the practical takeaway is to follow the boil-water guidance provided by KDHE and local water officials until the advisory is lifted, since the notice remains tied to conditions in the town’s water system.