✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 18, 2026

Technical problem led to boil water advisory in Wichita, staff says

Wichita, Kansas · Last checked October 21, 2026 6:25 pm

KSN-TV reported a boil water advisory affecting Wichita, Kansas. The notice was lifted on October 18, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationWichita, Kansas
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 22, 2026
LiftedOctober 18, 2026
Reported byKSN-TV https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOOXRoSm1jTnBpZkNaLUlEVjVKSUpMWTNiVXdPRTdBOVltcmMxWjA0eEZGcTdsXzJFN2tEaV9aejJseUdhSzJZMFJPUXJQaTFmRlpuUmJ0VG56X3hSTU1VSlRONDNvTGdtcjNwZU02WGF1ZVp6Mkl0UzRodGlvc043d1diSFRRVzJ6bEJkYS1ZLVU2VXp6ZGpaYmpCMWw0bzTSAaQBQVVfeXFMTXpubGlsc05BZjJxblRJTllnUEhpamtJM2VYeVlLLWc4bTdQMmk1ZVA2RUcwbmpGdjhRdWh5bVhsR0JQZ19TbzZHVWlZWGZJQ3IySGROTWh3Qks1cTN4ZWFJVWxkUXVzeklVX1Z5S3JoRDh3ei1HSUV5TnR4UnF0LTdGRTZMWUdtWkt2dkE1NGsxcS04bmh5bFMwQk1GRVhZeTREa2E?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Wichita, Kansas still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 18, 2026.

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