Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Boil Water Advisory is in effect as of 08/05/2026 till further notice.

City of Preston Kansas has issued a temporary Boil Water Advisory

The area affected includes the entire city of Preston, The Preston Community should follow the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

• Boil water for one minute before drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.

• Dispose of ice cubes; do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.

• Disinfect dishes and other food-contact surfaces by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water containing one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.

• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Children should be supervised while bathing to prevent water from being ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

The advisory took effect on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. Preston officials issued the advisory because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Whether the public water supplier or the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact Maintenance Sub: 620-388-0555, Mayor 620-388-5552 or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information and guidance, please visit KDHE’s Public Water Supply (PWS) Consumer Information webpage: Consumer Information Regarding a Disruption in Water Service | KDHE, KS.

Restaurants and other food establishments with questions about the boil water advisory's impact on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety and lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.

In Depth Reason: 

City water main line snapped causing a Leak on Hooker and 6th St, City main water was shut off approximately 12AM. Multiple Fire hydrants were open to flush out the lines to reduce air in the lines. Residents may still experience water in their lines, to reduce this you need to keep your water running for a few minutes. 

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