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Health Advisory Issued for Flooding Streams

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06/12/2015

(KNZA)--The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a health advisory for all portions of the state that may experience high stream flows or flooding.

In addition to the physical dangers associated with entering swift moving waters, KDHE says there is also a potential for high levels of pathogens to exist in the water. Pathogens can cause illness in humans and animals.

Waters can carry pathogens from surface runoff as well as from partially treated sewage. At flood levels, wastewater treatment systems in low lying areas are prone to flooding. Once flooded, wastewater systems are compromised and pathogens can escape to the surrounding floodwaters and carried downstream.

Kansans are advised to avoid contact with waters experiencing high flows and flooding. Pets and livestock should also be restricted from contact with flood water. These precautions should be observed until flooding is no longer present.

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