DRINKING WATER

DRINKING WATER WARNING

 

ST GEORGE is re-activating use of Wells 7 and 8 which in the past

has shown sample results with high nitrate levels.

 

DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR

USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA

 

Wells 7 and 8 will be turned on indefinitely.  The City is working on putting in a treatment plant to fix the high nitrates.   

  

 

What should I do?

 

·         DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome.  Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin.  Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days.  If symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.

 

·         Water, juice, and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water.  Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.

 

·         DO NOT BOIL THE WATER.  Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level.  Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates.

 

·         Adults and children older than six months can drink the tap water (nitrate is a concern for infants because they cannot process nitrates in the same way adults can).  However, if you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult your doctor.

 

 

For more information, please contact: Name Ben Wheeler, at Phone 785-477-3775

Or Mailing Address 220 1ST ST, ST GEORGE, KS 66535

 

If you have infants or medical conditions and need bottled water, please contact Ben Wheeler at 785-477-3775.

 

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

 

This notice is being sent to you by ST GEORGE, CITY OF

Federal ID#: KS2014917

 

Date distributed:  July 15, 2022