✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 18, 2026

Boiled Water Advisory Issued for Rural Water District #8, which includes the City of The Highlands

The Highlands, Kansas · Last checked September 16, 2026 12:48 am

Ad Astra Radio reported a boil water advisory affecting The Highlands, Kansas. The notice was lifted on September 18, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationThe Highlands, Kansas
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 6, 2026
LiftedSeptember 18, 2026
Reported byAd Astra Radio https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxNTHJpeEJNdWNLYzFaNTRmcmF2Sm51c283QmlCQURpZ2VoLUdRR3FYQ3lCakJjWXZjOWRISlRUQm1pek5oeE5mZ1g1S25HVjNLeFZtNHpvMlhZdW9taU9sVFdZQmZ6OTBGckJIcU9QbHB2TzU2VzBtWE1YS1V4U1BmYXB6VWwwc1hHUnVadWwwT1E2WVpFZ1RBMS1CQUdRdUNGUV9HTkhvOHlralNQZDEyR0Z5STB4dmxTVllSb2QzV0JPMHY3dGxaZ0RzQ0h0QXp2eHFTakZB?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 The Highlands, Kansas still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 18, 2026.

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