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The Child Care Licensing Online Provider Access Portal may experience system outages Sunday mornings between 6:00 am and noon to allow for system maintenance.

Electronic Fingerprinting Available in Topeka

Speed up the fingerprinting process. Electronic fingerprinting is now available in Topeka for new child care professionals or existing professionals who need to renew their fingerprints. Using LiveScan technology, Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas can el...

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Regulation Reminder: Training Requirements

Visiting a Kansas Lake?

Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring is concurrent with the water recreation season, April 1 through October 31. The public is encouraged to stay informed year-round because exposure through contact or ingestion can cause illness for animals and humans. B...

Kansas Environmental Conference

Join us for the Kansas Environmental Conference, August 9-10, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas. Watch for more details coming soon.

Boil Water Advisories

Find the latest boil water advisories and learn what to do if your community is impacted.

Working Healthy

Working Healthy offers support for people with disabilities who are working and want to keep their Medicaid coverage while on the job.

You Can Quit Tobacco

Free help is available to quit smoking or vaping. Contact the Kansas Tobacco Quitline today.

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KanCare Enrollees: Has Your Information or Circumstances Changed?

KanCare enrollees: If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update the KanCare Clearinghouse. Call 1-800-792-4884. This may help you keep your coverage after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended.

Visiting a Kansas Lake?

Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring is concurrent with the water recreation season, April 1 through October 31. The public is encouraged to stay informed year-round because exposure through contact or ingestion can cause illness for animals and humans. B...

Become a Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers are health care and non-health care professionals who assist during natural disasters, health fairs, and more.

You Can Quit Tobacco

Free help is available to quit smoking or vaping. Contact the Kansas Tobacco Quitline today.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Actions to Assist Kansans Affected by Infant Formula Shortage

Governor Laura Kelly today announced actions her administration has taken to ease the burden on Kansas families affected by the nationwide infant formula shortage. Since February, the Kelly Administration has been working with state agencie...

Visiting a Kansas Lake?

Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring is concurrent with the water recreation season, April 1 through October 31. The public is encouraged to stay informed year-round because exposure through contact or ingestion can cause illness for animals and humans. B...

You Can Quit Tobacco

Free help is available to quit smoking or vaping. Contact the Kansas Tobacco Quitline today.

Boil Water Advisories

Find the latest boil water advisories and learn what to do if your community is impacted.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Actions to Assist Kansans Affected by Infant Formula Shortage

Governor Laura Kelly today announced actions her administration has taken to ease the burden on Kansas families affected by the nationwide infant formula shortage. Since February, the Kelly Administration has been working with st...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Peabody, Marion County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Peabody public water supply system located in Marion County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the ...

More Adolescents Experience Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges During the fall School Semester

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recently released data through the Kansas Violent Death Reporting System (KSVDRS) details between 2016-2020, nearly 1 in 3 Kansas youth who died by suicide experienced behavior and mental health chall...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System public water supply system located in Butler County

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notic...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Peabody, Marion County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Peabody public water supply system located in Marion County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil wate...

Notice of Public Meetings for Public Water Supply System Lead and Copper Rule Implementation

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help public water supply systems and their customers learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Cooper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Under th...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Wilson County Rural Water District 8, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Wilson County Rural Water District 8 public water supply system located in Wilson County.  

Customers should observe the following pr...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Cheney State Park Marina, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cheney State Park Marina public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of&...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Linwood, Leavenworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Linwood public water supply system located in Leavenworth County. The advisory was issued because ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Rolling Hills Landowners Association, Seward County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Rolling Hills Landowners Association public water supply system located in Seward County. The advisory was issued because&a...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pleasanton, Linn County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pleasanton public water supply system located in Linn County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Pleasanton, Linn County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pleasanton public water supply system located in Linn County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pretty Prairie, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Cheney State Park Marina, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Cheney State Park Marina public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden City public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Wabaunsee County Rural Water District 2, Wabaunsee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Wabaunsee County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Wabaunsee County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Linwood, Leavenworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Linwood public water supply system located in Leavenworth County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Pretty Prairie, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Wabaunsee County Rural Water District 2, Wabaunsee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Wabaunsee County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Wabaunsee County.  

Customers should observe the following preca...

Stream Advisory Issued for Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County from 80^th Ave to the Little Salt Marsh on September 13, 2023.

The stre...

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate risk level. 

WNV is carried and transmi...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Linwood, Leavenworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Linwood public water supply system located in Leavenworth County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Linwood, Leavenworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Linwood public water supply system located in Leavenworth County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Rolling Hills Landowners Assn., Seward County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Rolling Hills Landowners Assn. public water supply system located in Seward County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil wat...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued ...

Governor’s Council on Wellness Opens Nominations for the 2024 Health Champion Award

Each year, the Governor’s Council on Wellness (previously the Governor's Council on Fitness) recognizes one exceptional individual and one remarkable organization in Kansas who have shown outstanding dedication to promoting health, fitness and we...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Montgomery County Rural Water District 2C A, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Montgomery County Rural Water District 2C A public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure i...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Plains, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Plains water supply system located in Meade County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. F...

KDHE Provides Financing for Sanitary Sewer System Improvements in Mankato, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces financing for improvements to Mankato’s wastewater system. The financing package from KDHE will fund this project that consists of rehabilitating 39,500 feet of cured-in-place pipe...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Plains, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Plains public water supply system located in Meade County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one mi...

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Safe Kids Kansas, State Farm and KDOT Partner Up for Safety Message

Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or getaway as the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas, spo...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Osage County Rural Water District 8, Osage County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Osage County Rural Water District 8 public water supply system located in Osage County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system....

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Ransom, Ness County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Ransom public water supply system located in Ness County. The advisory was issued because of  a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Canton, McPherson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Canton public water supply system located in McPherson County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in th...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Osage County Rural Water District 8, Osage County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Osage County Rural Water District 8 public water supply system located in Osage County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Canton, McPherson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Canton public water supply system located in McPherson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for on...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Ransom, Ness County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Ransom public water supply system located in Ness County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one min...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Weir, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Weir water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Cassoday, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Cassoday water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because ...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

KDHE, Anderson County Investigating Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department (SEKMCHD) are in the preliminary stages of investigating individuals ill with campylobacteriosis possibly associated with Trade Winds Bar and Gr...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for McConnell Air Force Base, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the McConnell Air Force Base water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a los...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Weir, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Weir public water supply system located in Cherokee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one m...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Silver Lake, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Silver Lake water supply system located in Shawnee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system.  Failure to...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Oketo, Marshall County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Oketo water supply system located in Marshall County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system....

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Buckner Creek located North of Cimarron, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory that was issued July 21, 2023 for Buckner Creek located North of Cimarron, Kansas from Gray County Road 20 to Horsethief Canyon Lake in Hodgeman County.

The stream advis...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Silver Lake, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Silver Lake public water supply system located in Shawnee County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boi...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Allen, Lyon County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Allen public water supply system located in Lyon County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the syst...

Drinking Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Mayfield and Sumner County RWD 1, 2 & 3

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is rescinding a drinking water advisory for the City of Mayfield and Sumner County Rural Water Districts 1, 2 and 3. Laboratory testing indicates the cyanotoxin concentration is below the U.S. Environ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Mulvane, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City Mulvane water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued because of a level control system failure resulting in a loss of pressure...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Lyon County Rural Water District 1 and City of Bushong, Lyon Cty

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Lyon County Rural Water District 1 water supply system the City of Bushong located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulti...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of McCune, Crawford County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McCune water supply system located in Crawford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adeq...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Mulvane, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Mulvane public water supply system located in Sumner County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil wat...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Caney, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City Caney water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.?...

Drinking Water Advisory Rescinded for Wellington, Remains for Mayfield & Sumner Co. RWD 1-3

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is rescinding a drinking water advisory for the City of Wellington in Sumner County. Laboratory testing indicates the cyanotoxin concentration is below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsq...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Lyon County Rural Water District 1 North of Road 290

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Lyon County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Lyon County.  The impacted customers are in the following areas:...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City Galena water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.? ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of McCune, Crawford County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of McCune public water supply system located in Crawford County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler County Rural Water District 3, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Butler County Rural Water District 3 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued due to a line break resulting in a loss of...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County.  This advisory applies to customers in the Empire Neighborhood Nort...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Columbus, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Columbus public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued&nbs...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Caney, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Caney public water supply system located in Montgomery County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until fur...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Elevated Levels of Blue-green Algae Toxin Detected in City of Wellington Drinking Water

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing a drinking water advisory to the City of Wellington, City of Mayfield and Sumner Co. Rural Water Districts 1, 2 and 3. This advisory comes after samples collected by the City of Wellington ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Columbus, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Columbus public water supply system located in Cherokee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for o...

KDHE Announces Recipients of Solid Waste Reduction Grants

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the solid waste reduction grants. Grants totaled $333,037.56 and were awarded to 14 different cities, counties and organizations.

The solid waste tire ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Cherokee County Rural Water District 9, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cherokee County Rural Water District 9 public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was self-issued by the City due to an equipment m...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Hiawatha, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Hiawatha public water supply system located in Brown County. The advisory was issued due to a loss of chlorine residuals.  Failure to maint...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Cassoday, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Cassoday public water supply system located in Butler County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions u...

Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month”

At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month.” This proclamation recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of Kansans.

“We are extremely pleased with Governor Kelly’s proc...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Butler County Rural Water District 3, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Butler County Rural Water District 3 public water supply system located in Butler County.  

Customers should observe the fol...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Hiawatha, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Hiawatha public water supply system located in Brown County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fredonia, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the the City of Fredonia located in Wilson County. The advisory was issued due to a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Public...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the South Fork of the Nemaha River located North of Seneca, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory that was issued July 13, 2023 for the South Fork of the Nemaha River located North of Seneca, Kansas. 

The stream advisory was a result of water contamination f...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Fredonia, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Fredonia public water supply system located in Wilson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Cheney State Park Marina, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cheney State Park Marina public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was self-issued by the system on July 10, 2023 due to low pressure ...

Stream Advisory Issued for Buckner Creek located North of Cimarron, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Buckner Creek located North of Cimarron, Kansas from Gray County Road 20 to Horsethief Canyon Lake in Hodg...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because the city was unable to maintain the minimum requ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Neighbors of Walnut Grove, LLC, Pottawatomie County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Neighbors of Walnut Grove, LLC public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County. The advisory was issue...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Reserve, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Reserve public water supply system located in Brown County. The advisory was issued&a...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County. The advisory was iss...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County. The advisory was issued due to a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Stream Advisory Issued for the South Fork of the Nemaha River located North of Seneca, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the South Fork of the Nemaha River located North of Seneca, Kansas. 

The stream advisory is a resu...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Walnut Grove Mobile Home Court Brooks, Pottawatomie County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Walnut Grove Mobile Home Court Brooks public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County. The advisory was incorrectly issued on July 12, 2023

Public ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Neighbors of Walnut Grove, LLC, Pottawatomie County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Neighbors of Walnut Grove, LLC public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notic...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County.  

Customers should observe the following precaution...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Walnut Grove Mobile Home Court Brooks, Pottawatomie County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Walnut Grove Mobile Home Court Brooks public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until furthe...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for White Cloud, Doniphan County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system located in Doniphan County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribution system.  ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Reserve, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Reserve public water supply system located in Brown County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one m...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen County Rural Water District 4, Allen County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen County Rural Water District 4 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was self-issued by the...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further n...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Wolf Creek near Lucas, Kansas and the Saline River from Lucas, Ks

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory that was issued July 6, 2023 for the Wolf Creek near Lucas, Kansas and the Saline River from Lucas, Kansas to Culver Kansas in Russell, Lincoln, Ottawa and Saline Count...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Linn County Rural Water District 2, Linn County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Linn County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Linn County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribution system...

Stream Advisory Issued for the Wolf Creek near Lucas, Kansas and the Saline River from Lucas, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Wolf Creek near Lucas, Kansas and the Saline River from Lucas, Kansas to Culver Kansas in Russell, Lin...

Stream Advisory Issued for Polecat Creek and the confluence of Clear Creek, located South of Garden

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Polecat Creek and the confluence of Clear Creek, located South of Garden Plain, Kansas.

The stream advisory...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Linn County Rural Water District No. 2, Linn County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Linn County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Linn County. This advisory applies to customers located West of Highway 6...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued on June 30, 2023 due to a line break resulting in a loss of pr...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County.   

Customers should observe the following precautions until fur...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of White Cloud, Doniphan County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system located in Doniphan County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further n...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Keep Your Independence Day Safe with a Few Tips from the Experts

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of the State Fire Marshal and Safe Kids Kansas would like to share some important safety tips to ensure that all Kansans have a safe and fun Independence Day this year. 

In 2022, there...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1, Phillips County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Phillips County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distributio...

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community Grant. In total, the SFY 2024 CDRR program...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Glasco, Cloud County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Glasco public water supply system located in Cloud County. The advisory was issued by KDHE on June 22 due to low pressure in the distribution system...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Montgomery County RWD 2C B, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Montgomery County Rural Water District 2C B public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribu...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fall River, Greenwood County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fall River public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The advisory was se...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Glasco, Cloud County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Glasco public water supply system located in Cloud County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one mi...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Dearing, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Dearing public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribution system. Failure to ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1, Phillips County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Phillips County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further n...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Konza Valley Water Benefit District, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Konza Valley Water Benefit District public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued by the public water supply system on June 20...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Southwind Subdivision, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Southwind Subdivision public water supply system located in Finney County. The advisory was issued due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system. &am...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Dearing and Montgomery County Rural Water District 2C B

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Dearing and Montgomery County Rural Water District 2C B public water supply systems in Montgomery County.  

Customers should observe t...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Southwind Subdivision, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Southwind Subdivision public water supply system located in Finney County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water fo...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Heartland Virus Disease Identified in Crawford County Resident

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Crawford County Health Department have identified Heartland Virus Disease (Heartland), a rare tickborne illness, in a Crawford County resident. Health care providers diagnosed the resident in late...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Fall River, Greenwood County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fall River water supply system located in Greenwood County. The advisory was ...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment to Hold Public Meeting Regarding 29th and Grove

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding a public meeting to discuss the next steps for the remediation of the 29^th and Grove Environmental Site.

Who: Kansas Department of Health and Environment 

What: Pu...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Florence, Marion County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Florence public water supply system located in Marion County. The advisory was issued on June 6, 2023 due to the city’s inability to maint...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Fulton, Bourbon County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Fulton public water supply system located in Bourbon County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Portis, Osborne County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Portis public water supply system located in Osborne County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribution system.

Public water sup...

Kansas Receives High-Performance Tier Ranking in Trust for Americas Health Ready or Not Report

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is ranked in the High-Performance Tier in Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) Ready or Not Report. Ready or Not 2023: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and ...

Free COVID-19 Tests Still Available for All Kansas Communities Through June 2023

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT), allowing all Kansas households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 15, 2023. Residents are encouraged...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Florence, Marion County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Florence public water supply system located in Marion County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County. The advisory was issued due to low pressure in the distribution system.

Public water ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Konza Valley Water Benefit District, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Konza Valley Water Benefit District public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was self-issued by the public water supply system on Ma...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Portis, Osborne County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Portis public water supply system located in Osborne County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for o...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Kansas River located near Lawrence, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Kansas River near Lawrence, Kansas, issued on May 31, 2023. Recent rains have elevated the streamflow in the river such that the volume of wastewater bypassed h...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Marais des Cygnes River located near Osawatomie, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie, Kansas, issued on May 31, 2023. Recent rains have elevated the streamflow in the river such that the volume of wastewat...

Stream Advisory Issued for the Kansas River located near Lawrence, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Kansas River near Lawrence, K...

Stream Advisory Issued for the Marais des Cygnes River located near Osawatomie, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie, Kansas. 

The stream advisory is a result of operation...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. 

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint float...

KDHE to Conduct Public Meeting May 19 at Boys and Girls Club in Wichita

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding a public meeting to discuss the 29^th and Grove Environmental Site health study and the next steps. This meeting will be held Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 2...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Kingman, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of untreated water from an unauthorized connection pot...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is south of W Kansas Avenue and north of W Copeland Ave. a...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update for Lake Melvern, Osage County, due to blue-green algae. There have been no additional health advisor...

KDHE Celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed May 12 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) joins organizations across the state in recognizing the over 4,500 licensed child care providers and 23,00...

Cases of Active Tuberculosis (TB) Identified in Wyandotte County, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) have identified a small number of confirmed cases, fewer than 10 patients at this time, of Active Tuberculosis (TB) in Wyandotte County, Kan...

KDHE Announces Winners of 2022 Keep It Clean Kansas Outreach Challenge

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that Jena Sims, Wichita, a 3^rd grade teacher at Wichita Collegiate School, Eli Schoeman and Leanne Stewart, Lenexa, 5^th grade teachers at Canyon Creek Elementary and Lesley Riddell-Koc...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Buffalo, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Towanda public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued due to a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the dist...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Clearwater, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Clearwater public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued by the water system because of line break that ca...

KDHE Releases Findings of Health Study on 29th and Grove Environmental Site

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the results of the health study conducted on the 29^th and Grove environmental site in Wichita. 

“Today’s announcement is the fulfillment of a commitment mad...

Governor Laura Kelly Declares May 5 as Kansas Kids Fitness Day

Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed May 5, 2023, as Kansas Kids Fitness Day. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Governor’s Council on Fitness (GCOF) and the Kansas Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation ...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued the state’s first public health advisory in 2023 for Melvern Lake in Osage County, Kansas due to blue-green algae. ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Towanda, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Towanda public water supply system located in Butler County.  The area affected is west of 6th Street ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Buffalo, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Buffalo public water supply system located in Wilson County. The advisory was issued because of scheduled maintenance activities that may c...

Kansas Tobacco Quitline: Twenty Years of Helping Kansans Quit

The Kansas Tobacco Quitline, a program of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, celebrates 20 years of helping Kansans achieve a tobacco-free life.

Since 2003, the Kansas Tobacco Quitline has provided free, one-on-one coaching for Kansans ready ...

Drug Endangered Children’s Day

Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 26 as Drug Endangered Children’s Day in Kansas. The Kansas Department for Health and Environment (KDHE) joins Governor Kelly and the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children in highlighting the ris...

Safe Kids Day at the Zoo

Safe Kids Kansas and the Topeka Zoo are partnering to host a fun family safety day on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Safe Kids Day at the Zoo is an annual event that helps teach children and their grown-ups how to be safe and healthy throughout th...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Buffalo, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Buffalo public water supply system located in Wilson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

KDHE Reminds Working Healthy and WORK Members of the Importance of On-Time Premium Payments

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansans enrolled in Working Healthy and Work Opportunities Reward Kansans (WORK) to make timely payments on monthly premiums. Working Healthy/WORK enrollees have not been penalized for deli...

Stream Advisory Issued for an Unnamed Tributary East of Mill Creek located South of 95th Street near

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for an unnamed tributary East of Mill Creek located South of 95th Street and Renner Blvd near I-435 in Lenexa, Kansas. The stream advisory is a result of a spill of unknow...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Conway Springs, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Conway Springs water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Conway Springs, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Conway Springs public water supply system located in Sumner County. 

Customers should observe the following precautions until...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Elk City, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Elk City public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was is...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Latham, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Latham public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because of ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued ...

Air Quality Advisory Rescinded for Parts of the Flint Hill Region Due to Seasonal Burning

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded an air quality advisory for parts of the Flint Hill region, through Manhattan toward Nebraska due to seasonal burning that was issued on April 7, 2023.

Conditions have i...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

?The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The area affected is from SE 140t...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Latham, Butler County

?The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Latham public water supply system located in Butler County. 

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: ...

Air Quality Advisory Issued for Parts of the Flint Hill Region Due to Seasonal Burning

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing an air quality advisory for the Flint Hill region, through Manhattan toward Nebraska. 

KDHE activated the Kansas smoke modeling tool on March 1, prior to widespread burning in the F...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Elk City, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Elk City public water supply system located in Montgomery County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boi...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued&nbs...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Effingham, Atchison County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in ...

Fred the Preparedness Dog Retires After Ten Years of Services

Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recognizes Fred the Preparedness Dog’s retirement and honors him with the title of emeritus effective June 30, 2023.

In 2013, “Fred, a German shepherd, had just joined our fa...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

?The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. 

Customers should observe the following precautions until further noti...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Effingham, Atchison County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County.  

Customers should observe the following precaution...

KDHE Encourages CHIP Families on the Importance of Timely Premium Payments

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansas households with a Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollee to make timely payments on monthly premiums. This is especially important as the State resumes normal ...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Hosts 2023 Governors Public Health Conference

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. 

“These grants will help handle the costs of proper disposal of many materials scrap tires and assist many important local efforts to...

When Poison Happens, We’re Here For You.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a proclamation to kick off National Poison Prevention Week. The Poison Center at the University of Kansas Health System and Safe Kids Kansas want to remind Kansans that Poison Centers are ready 24/7 with fast, free advic...

Limited Time Only Kansas Tobacco Quitline Offers 8 Weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy

For the first time in the twenty-year history of the Kansas Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, (KDHE) is offering all phone coaching enrollees eight weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy...

Governor Kelly Unveils Kansas’ Largest, Most Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention and Control

oday, Governor Laura Kelly announced the release of the largest, most comprehensive cancer prevention and control plan in Kansas history. The plan outlines how the State will allocate resources over the next five years to prevent cancer and reduce

KDHE Announces Steps KanCare Members Can Take to Reduce Risk of Losing Health Coverage

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reinforces the need for Kansans enrolled in the Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) program to keep their contact information updated and to be on the lookout for important information from KanCare in the mail....

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of equipment failure causing low water press...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil wat...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Spivey, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Spivey public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure.  Failure to maintain ad...

KDHE's Resist Program & the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition Host Take Down Tobacco Day

Today, members of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Resist program and the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition hosted Take Down Tobacco Day at the Capitol – a national day of activism where youth are encouraged to speak out against commercial to...

Health Advisory, Safety Tips Issued During Flint Hills Burning Season

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds Kansans that March and April are the months when large areas of the state’s rangelands are burned, especially within the Flint Hills. These burns help preserve the tallgrass prairie ecosystem,...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Spivey, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Spivey public water supply system located in Kingman County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Corning, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Corning public water supply system located in Nemaha County. The advisory was issued be...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Marais des Cygnes River located near Osawatomie, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River located near Osawatomie, Kansas, that was issued on February 13, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with this stream. Wa...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Corning, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Corning public water supply system located in Nemaha County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil wate...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas, that was issued on December 6, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with this stream. Wa...

Stream Advisory Issued for the Marais des Cygnes River located near Osawatomie, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie, Kansas.

The stream advisory is a result of an ongoing inflow & infiltration issue near the city of Osawatomie&rsquo...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions u...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Ellsworth public water supply system located in Ellsworth County. The advisory was&am...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued&...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Ellsworth public water supply system located in Ellsworth County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for...

If Someone Won’t Get a Pap Test for Themselves, They Should Get One for their Family

Governor Laura Kelly proclaims January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Through a partnership with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to get pap tests for cervical cancer to reduce long-term cancer risks. Free or low-...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Garden Plain

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water f...

State Issues Emergency Suspension of licensed day care home in Ft. Scott

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to I Am Special Day Care, 402 S Little St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE to issue such an order when, in the opinion of the S...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Ozawkie, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Ozawkie public water supply system located in Jefferson County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Fa...

2023 Kansas Health Champions Announced

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on Fitness (GCOF) presented the 2023 Kansas Health Champion Awards during the Community Health Promotion Summit today, Thursday, January 26.

The Health Champion Award was dev...

Kansas Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for 2023

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2023. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Ozawkie, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Ozawkie public water supply system located in Jefferson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil w...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Slate Creek and the confluence of Sand Creek located near Newton

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Slate Creek and the confluence of Sand Creek located near Newton, Kansas, that was issued on January 9, 2023. Water samples show no health risk associated with the ...

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Mill Creek from 21st Road to Little Blue River located NE of Washingto

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Mill Creek from 21^st Road to Little Blue River near Washington, Kansas, that was issued on December 9, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with the c...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Saline County Rural Water District 1, Saline County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Saline County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distr...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Sharon, Barber County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Sharon public water supply system located in Barber County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pres...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Pretty Prairie, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a water main break causing low water pressure i...

Recent Water Testing by KDHE Shows Decrease of Contaminants in Washington County Streams Caused by

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that results from recent water testing on Mill Creek show a decrease in the concentration of contaminants over time and a downward trend in contaminants on Little Blue River. KDHE has ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Saline County Rural Water District 1,  Saline County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Saline County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Saline County.  

Customers should observe the following precau...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Sharon, Barber County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Sharon public water supply system located in Barber County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil water...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Pretty Prairie, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil...

Stream Advisory Issued for a Slate Creek and the confluence of Sand Creek located near Newton,

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Slate Creek and the confluence of Sand Creek located near Newton, Kansas.

The stream advisory results from ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Sharon, Barber County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Sharon public water supply system located in Barber County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pres...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Leon, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Leon public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressu...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Sharon, Barber County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Sharon public water supply system located in Barber County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil water...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Caney, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Caney public water supply system located in Montgomery County. The advisory was issued because of low water pressure in the distribution system. &am...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Norwich, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Norwich public water supply system located Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a line break leading to low water pressure in the dist...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Leon, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Bo...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Bo...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Norwich, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Norwich public water supply system located in Kingman County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil wat...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Jefferson County Rural Water District 10, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Jefferson County Rural Water District 10 public water supply system located in Jefferson County. The advisory was&nbs...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Colwich, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Colwich public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because a line break leading to low water pressure in the dis...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $3 Million to Support Kids Exposed to Drugs

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to better identify and support children exposed to drugs, increase public safety, and reduc...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Colwich, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Colwich public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for on...

Notice of Drinking Water and Non-Potable Water Availability for the City of Caney, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing this notice for the City of Caney in Montgomery County. The city has drinking water and non-potable water available to its customers while the water system is out of service.

Both bottled wa...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Caney, Montgomery County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Caney public water supply system located in Montgomery County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further noti...

Kansas 2021 Annual Summary of Vital Statistics Now Available

Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has released the Kansas 2021 Annual Summary of Vital Statistics.

“The Kansas Annual Summary of Vital Statistics report contains information on births, deaths, marriages, divorces and m...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garden City, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden City public water supply system located in Finney County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressur...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garden City, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garden City public water supply system located in Finney County. The portion affected includes the following areas: 

The south sid...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Lakeside Village Improvement Dist., Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Lakeside Village Improvement District public water supply system located in Jefferson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting...

Stream Advisory for Mill Creek from 18th Road to Little Blue River located NE of Washington, KS

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Mill Creek from 18th Road to Little Blue River located Northeast of Washington, Kansas.  

The stream advisory is a result of a discharge of crude oil ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County. The advisory was issued becau...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued bec...

Stream Advisory Issued for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek, South of Lyons, Kansas.

The stream advisory is a result of operation problem...

Safe Kids Kansas Recognizes Advocates for Life-Saving Work

Safe Kids Kansas will present its Annual Awards today, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. The awards recognize outstanding contributions by individuals, coalitions, organizations and businesses toward reducing unintentional injury to Kansas children. The awards wil...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system due to a...

Safe Kids Kansas Announces new Take it from a Teen Video Challenge

Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and program sponsor State Farm announce an opportunity for Kansas high schoolers to share their knowledge on safe driving and passenger practices. The Take It from a Teen video challenge is...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil wat...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6 located in Butler County. The portion affected is along 160th Street and south. 

Customers shoul...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Alexander, Rush County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Alexander public water supply system located in Rush County. The advisory was issued because of a failure to maintain required chlorine residual lev...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for an Unnamed Tributary of Neosho River and the Neosho River

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for an unnamed tributary of Neosho River near Humboldt, Kansas, that was issued on November 12. Water samples show no health risk associated with the river. Water conta...

Governor Kelly Proclaims November 18 National Injury Prevention Day

Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 18 as National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas. This third annual observance shines a light on the need for injury and violence prevention. 

Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, r...

Governor Kelly and KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect them from the growing threat ...

KDHE Releases Healthy Kansans 2030 State Health Assessment and Improvement Plan

Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) published the Healthy Kansans 2030 State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), marking the conclusion of an 18-month-long initiative to move the health of Kansans in...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for a Portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for a portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Butler County. The portion ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Maize, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Maize public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system due to electrical i...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Maize, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Maize public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one ...

Stream Advisory Issued for an Unnamed Tributary of Neosho River and the Neosho River

Residents and animals should not enter the water at this time

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for an unnamed tributary of Neosho River and the Neosho River near Humboldt, Kansas.

The stream advisory is a resul...

Free COVID-19 Tests Reordering Available for All Kansas Households

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT), is providing a second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until fur...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6 located in Butler County. The portion affected is the following areas:  

• Area bounded by SE 130t...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Alexander, Rush County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Alexander public water supply system located in Rush County. 

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Jefferson County Rural Water District 10, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Jefferson County Rural Water District 10 public water supply system located in Jefferson County. The advisory was...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Lakeside Village Improvement Dist., Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Lakeside Village Improvement District public water supply system located in Jefferson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further n...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Jefferson County Rural Water District 10, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Jefferson County Rural Water District 10 public water supply system located in Jefferson County. 

Customers should observe the follow...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system due to syste...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. &...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Konza Valley Water Benefit District, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the the Konza Valley Water Benefit District public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the sys...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The area affected is all homes north of Windsor Street in Galena.

Customers s...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:&...

Keep Your Trick-or-Treaters Safe from Scary Injuries Safety Advocates Offer Tips

On Halloween, ghosts and ghouls may make your blood run cold but real dangers, like pedestrian accidents, falls, burns and poisonings are a scary reality. Safe Kids Kansas, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Kansas Highway Patrol remind families...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Horton, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Horton public water supply system located in Brown County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system.? Failure to...

KDHE and GoGetDoc to Collaborate to Simplify Access to COVID-19 Antiviral Prescriptions

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that it is collaborating with GoGetDoc to simplify your access to COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions.

State Health Officer Encourages Public to Get Flu Shots

Influenza season is here in Kansas. While activity remains low, influenza cases have already been seen in Kansas.

The flu vaccine remains the best way to prevent flu illness and serious flu complications, including those that can result in hospitalization ...

Kansas Newborn Screening Program Launches Third Annual Facility Recognition Awards

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, is pleased to present the third annual recognition program for hospitals, facilities and midwives who provide new...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. 

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, s...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of LaCrosse, Rush County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of LaCrosse public water supply system located in Rush County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions unt...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Whiting, Jackson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Whiting public water supply system located in Jackson County. The system issued the advisory because of a line break which caused a loss of...

KDHE Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) joined Governor Laura Kelly on October 18, 2022, in proclaiming the 50^th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act in Kansas. The signing recognizes the state’s investments in restoring and maintain chemical...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Franklin County Rural Water District 1, Franklin County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Franklin County Rural Water District 1 public water supply systems located in Franklin County. The advisory was issued because of a line break which caused a lo...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Effingham, Atchison County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County. The advisory was issued because of a line break which caused a loss of pressure in the ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Franklin County Rural Water 1, Franklin County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Franklin County Rural Water  District 1 public water supply system located in Franklin County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until fur...

KDHE Releases Data on Chronic Diseases and Related Risk Factors

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has released the results from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS).

"The BRFSS provides Kansas-specific data on the health status and health-related behaviors of Kansas adul...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Effingham

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wat...

Notice of Public Meetings in Central and Eastern Kansas for Future Authority of KanCare

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding a series of virtual and in-person public meetings to allow KanCare participants and stakeholders to discuss and provide comments on the program. KanCare beneficiaries and the public are enc...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, s...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Belle Plaine, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Belle Plaine public water supply system located in Sumner County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wa...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Update KDHE Vital Statistics Call Center Phone Lines Down

Update: The issue has been resolved and the phone lines are restored. Individuals can call 785-296-1400 to contact the Office of Vital Statistics. 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces that its Vital Statistics...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Neosho County Rural Water District 12, Neosho County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Neosho County Rural Water District 12 public water supply system located in Neosho County. The advisory was issu...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Neosho County Rural Water District 12, Neosho County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Neosho County Rural Water District 12 public water supply system located in Neosho County. The area affected includes households north of Hwy 39 a...

Notice of Public Meetings in Central and Eastern Kansas for Public Water Supply Lead and Copper Rule

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).  Under the LC...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for 2 Water Districts & 2 Cities in Chase County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Public Wholesale Water District No. 26 Chase County Rural Water District No. 1, City of Cottonwood Falls & City of Strong City, Chase County public water su...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Belle Plaine, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for City of Belle Plaine public water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system.  Failure...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Belle Plaine, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Belle Plaine public water supply system located in Sumner County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wa...

Free COVID-19 Tests Now Available for All Kansas Communities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT), is now offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to households in al...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Belle Plaine, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Belle Plaine public water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Belle Plaine, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Belle Plaine public water supply system located in Sumner County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• &am...

KDHE Extends Public Comment Period for 29th & Grove Site Draft Corrective Action Decision in Wichita

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is extending the public comment period regarding a plan to address contamination at the 29th and Grove Site in Wichita to October 16, 2022. The draft Corrective Action Decision details the proposed re...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Girard, Crawford County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Girard public water supply system located in Crawford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system.? Failure to maint...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Girard, Crawford County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Girard public water supply system located in Crawford County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• &...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Nemaha County Rural Water District No. 3

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Nemaha County Rural Water District No. 3 public water supply system located in Nemaha County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a los...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Seneca, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Seneca public water supply system located in Nemaha County. The advisory was issued because of a line break result...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fredonia, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fredonia public water supply system located in Wilson County. The advisory was issued ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Olsburg, Pottawatomie County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Olsburg public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County. The advisory was issued bec...

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Kansas Health Champion Awards

The Governor’s Council on Fitness is now accepting nominations for its annual Kansas Health Champion Awards. Awards are given to one outstanding individual and two outstanding organization, that make an exceptional effort to model, encourage and...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Seneca, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Seneca public water supply system located in Nemaha County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil water...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued for a portion of the water supply system b...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Elgin, Chautauqua County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Elgin public water supply system located in Chautauqua County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil wa...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Fredonia, Wilson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fredonia public water supply system located in Wilson County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system, located in Butler County. 

Customers should observe the following pr...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issue...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Mulvane, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Mulvane public water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued because of...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Morrill, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Morrill public water supply system located in Brown County. The advisory was issued because of...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:&nbs...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Mulvane, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Mulvane public water supply system located in Sumner County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: 

• Boil wate...

Governor Laura Kelly honors Kansas Healthcare Coalitions with Proclamation

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation Wednesday designating September 22 to September 26 as Kansas Healthcare Coalition Week. The proclamation serves to honor all the work the Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) have done during the COVID-19 pandemic.&n...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Weir, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Weir public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued because of...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or getaway as the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas, sponsored in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Sabetha, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Sabetha public water supply system located in Nemaha County. The advisory was issued because of&nbs...

Notice of Public Meetings in Western Kansas for Public Water Supply Lead and Copper Rule

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Under the LCRR, public...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Weir, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Weir public water supply system located in Cherokee County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions unt...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Morrill, Brown County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Morrill public water supply system located in Brown County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions unt...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Cassoday, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Cassoday public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because of&nb...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Sabetha, Nemaha County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Sabetha public water supply system located in Nemaha County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions until furth...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distributi...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Prairie Schooner Mobile Home Court, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Prairie Schooner Mobile Home Court public water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory was issued because of a...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions unti...

KDHE to Conduct Public Meeting September 8 at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center in Wichita

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will conduct a public meeting September 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19^th St N., Wichita, Kansas, regarding a plan to address contamination at ...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for an unnamed tributary of Fancy Creek North Branch, South of Barnes, KS

Kansas Department of Health & Environment has rescinded a stream advisory for an unnamed tributary of Fancy Creek North Branch where it crosses under All American Road near 1^st Road in Washington County to Fancy Creek North Branch in Riley Co...

Environment Professionals Gather for 2022 Kansas Environmental Conference

After continued work and dedication through the pandemic response in their local communities over the last two years, more than 300 Kansas environmental professionals will gather at the 2022 Kansas Environmental Conference on August 9-11 in Manhattan, Kan...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Prairie Schooner Mobile Home Court, Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Prairie Schooner Mobile Home Court public water supply system located in Sumner County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:...

KDHE has Identified a Probable Case of Monkeypox in Shawnee County

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), working with the Shawnee County Health Department, has identified a probable case of monkeypox in Shawnee County based on testing at the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories and close ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Cassoday, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Cassoday public water supply system located in Butler County.  

Customers should observe the following precautions u...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Rose Hill, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Rose Hill public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Publ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Rose Hill, Butler County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rose Hill public water supply system located in Butler County.  

Customers should observe the following pre...

Agencies investigating eye irritation associated with Perry Bar and Grill in Perry, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Jefferson County Health Department are investigating reports of individuals who suffered eye or skin irritation after visiting Perry Bar and Grill in Perry, Kansas.

The number of affected indiv...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or pai...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Provides Financing for Johnson County Rural Water No. 7

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces financing for waterline improvements to Johnson County Rural Water District No. 7’s distribution system. The financing package from KDHE will fund construction of at least four sections of w...

Free COVID-19 Tests Available for Vulnerable Communities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has partnered with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT) to offer free at-home COVID-19 tests directly to Kansans

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Four Kansas Regions

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for north central, south central, northeast and southeast Kansas. Northwest and southwest Kansas are at moderate risk for WNV infect...

KDHE has identified a presumptive positive case of monkeypox in Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), working with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, has identified a presumptive positive case of monkeypox in Kansas based on testing at the Kansas Health and Environment Laborator...

KDHE Awards Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion team is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community Grant. In total, 19 recipients will cover&n...

Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines now available for Kansas Children Ages 6 Months to 6 years

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced that Kansas has adopted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) authorization for administering

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Wichita, including the City of Andover. The advisory was issued by the City of Wichita due to an increase in turbidity.  High turbidity can...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sedgwick Co. Rural Water District 1, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sedgwick Co. Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The water district’s distribution system was is...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for a Portion of Northeast Wichita, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for a portion of Northeast Wichita. The area being rescinded is between Rock Road and Webb Road from 21st Street to 53rd Street.  If you ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Multiple Public Water Supply Systems in Sedgwick & Butler Counties

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the following public water supply systems that purchase water from the City of Wichita:

Sedgwick Co RWD 1           &am...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Towns Riverview Subdivision (North and South), Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Towns Riverview Subdivision (North and South) public water supply system located in Finney County. The advisory was issued because of an inability to mainta...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have expanded public health advisories for Kansas lakes, today, due to blue-green algae to include four new locations. 

Marion Reservoir ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system cau...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system, located in Shawnee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wat...

KDHE Capitol Midweek Farmers Market Returning to Downtown on Wednesday Mornings

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is excited to announce the return of the downtown Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, beginning Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 a.m.. 

“For the past two years, many have been asking when the fa...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of McFarland, Wabaunsee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McFarland public water supply system located in Wabaunsee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system d...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.  

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, ...

KDHE Urges Kansans to Practice Water Safety over Memorial Day Weekend

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) would like to encourage the public to exercise caution while enjoying streams, rivers and lakes over the Memorial Day weekend and through the summer. Prolonged rains in most parts of the state have co...

KDHE Announces Free COVID-19 Tests for Vulnerable Communities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that it is partnered with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT) to offer free at-home COVID-19 tests directl...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Actions to Assist Kansans Affected by Infant Formula Shortage

Since Feb., the Kelly Administration has been working with state agencies & federal partners to address the issue. KDHE has taken a leading role in working with partners to help coordinate efforts, increase product flexibility & increase communication.

Gobernadora Kelly Anuncia Acciones para Ayudar Afectados por la Escasez de Fórmulas Infantiles

La gobernadora Laura Kelly anunció hoy las acciones que su administración ha tomado para aliviar la carga de las familias de Kansas afectadas por la escasez de fórmula infantil a nivel nacional. Desde febrero, la administr...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Columbus, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Columbus public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Fa...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Preston, Pratt County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Preston public water supply system, located in Pratt County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap water a...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Columbus, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Columbus public water supply system located in Cherokee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wate...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for portions of the City of Garden City, Finney County

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for portions of the Garden City public water supply system, located in Finney County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Fa...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of McCracken, Rush County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McCracken public water supply system located in Rush County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of chlorine residual due to an equipment malf...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wate...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of McCracken, Rush County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of McCracken public water supply system, located in Rush County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap water ...

KDHE Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Supplies to Kansas Summer Camps

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is happy to announce the continuation of the free COVID-19 testing program for summer camps for the 2022 season. COVID-19 testing is a key strategy that summer camps can utilize to identify early case...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Jefferson County Rural Water District No. 10, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Jefferson County Rural Water District No. 10 public water supply system, located in Jefferson County. The advisory was issued because of&nb...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garden Plain, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Garden Plain public water supply system located in Sedgwick County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If ...

In Honor of Women's Health Week

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) joins individuals and communities across the country to celebrate National Women’s Health Week from May 8-14, 2022. This week offers an opportunity to consider the many ways we can support all women i...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Jefferson County Rural Water District No. 10, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Jefferson County Rural Water District No. 10 public water supply system, located in Jefferson County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until f...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. F...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of White Cloud, Doniphan County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of White Cloud public water supply system located in Doniphan County. The advisory was issued by the Water System because of a loss of pressure in the ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a portion of the City of Galena, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. This Boil Water Advisory affects all customers located North of Front Street...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Smith Center, Smith County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Smith Center public water supply system located in Smith County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wat...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Rossville, Shawnee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public water supply system located in Shawnee County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• If your tap wate...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sedgwick County Rural Water District No. 2, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sedgwick County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in t...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Leoti, Wichita County

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Leoti public water supply system located in Wichita County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribut...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Supports New Community Health Worker Certification

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Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition are excited to announce the new Community Health Worker Certification. This certification is the first in the state to recognize the valuable role t...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Valley Center, Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Valley Center public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued by KDHE because a loss of pressure in the distribution ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Towns Riverview Subdivision (North and South), Finney County

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Towns Riverview Subdivision (North and South) public water supply system located in Finney. This advisory is not related to Co...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Leoti, Wichita County

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Leoti public water supply system located in Wichita County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the fol...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Valley Center and Sedgwick County Rural Water District N

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Valley Center public water supply system and Sedgewick County Rural Water District No. 2, located in Sedgewick County. This advisory is not related to ...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed May 6 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will join community organizations across the country to celebrate the efforts of local child care providers.

Provider ...

KDHE Supports Quitting Tobacco with Free Nicotine Replacement Therapies

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is offering all phone coaching enrollees four weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy. Participants who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco can choose a lozenge, gum, or patch that w...

Safe Kids Day at the Zoo

Safe Kids Kansas and the Topeka Zoo are partnering again to host a fun family safety day on Saturday, May 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Safe Kids Day at the Zoo is an annual event that helps teach children and their grown-ups how to be safe and healthy t...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Osage County Rural Water District 8, Shawnee & Wabaunsee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Osage County Rural Water District 8 public water supply system located in Shawnee and Wabaunsee County. The advisory was ...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Transition to COVID-19 Endemic Response

Governor Laura Kelly and KDHE announced efforts to shift from emergency pandemic response to endemic normalcy, which includes a COVID-19 response similar to other recurring diseases. KDHE will continue to ensure the State is prepared for future needs.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Effingham, Atchison County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County. The advisory was issued because of unknown water quality in the distribution system...

Cases of Active Tuberculosis (TB) Identified in Wyandotte County, Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) have identified a small number of confirmed cases, fewer than 10 patients at this time, of active Tuberculosis (TB) in Wyandotte County, Kan...

KDHE Supports FDA and CDC Recommendation for Second Dose of COVID-19 Booster for Certain Individuals

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has authorized the over 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine providers across Kansas to begin offering a second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 50 and over

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Effingham, Atchison County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Effingham public water supply system located in Atchison County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following precau...

Public Health Professionals Gather for Kansas Governor's Public Health Conference

After working on the front lines of the pandemic response in their local communities for the last two years, more than 500 Kansas public health professionals will gather in-person or virtually at the Governor’s Public Health Conference March 29-31 in Manh...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Haven, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Haven public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued by the public water supply system because a loss of pressure in the...

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Eberly Farms, Inc., Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Eberly Farms, Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of unknown water quality in the distribution syste...

KDHE Announces Photo Voice Project for Healthy Kansans 2030

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Healthy Kansans 2030 (HK2030) project team are inviting photographers to submit photos to be considered for inclusion in a State Health Assessment Report being published later this spring.

“For...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Eberly Farms, Inc., Sedgwick County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Eberly Farms, Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following preca...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Zenda, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Zenda public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a loss in pressure due to routine system maintenance....

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. The advisory was issued by the water system because of a loss in pressure due to...

Boil Water Advisory Issued the City of Zenda, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Zenda public water supply system located in Kingman County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following precautions...

Boil Water Advisory Issued Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Riley County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following...

Poison Centers are Here for the Ages

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a proclamation to kick off National Poison Prevention Week. The Poison Center at the University of Kansas Health System and Safe Kids Kansas want to remind Kansans that Poison Centers are ready 24/7 with fast, free advic...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

This March, for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) State Health Officer Joan Duwve, M.D., encourages men and women to learn the symptoms and risk factors of colorectal cancer and to make an appointment fo...

Traveling Vape Exhibit Makes Appearance in Topeka

Kauffman Museum’s traveling exhibit, Vapes: Marketing an Addiction, made a stop during its 2022 statewide tour at the Take Down Tobacco Day event on March 3 at the Kansas Capitol building. 

Take Down Tobacco Day is an annual event held by the Toba...

Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics across the state. The Omicron variant poses a dangerous risk to communitie...

KDHE COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Sites Delays and Closures due to Inclement Weather

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has made the following operational changes to COVID-19 testing sites for Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11, due to inclement weather conditions. 

The following COVID-19 testing sites will be op...

Kansas Senate Confirms Janet Stanek for Secretary of KDHE

The Senate voted, today, March 9 to confirm the appointment of Janet Stanek to serve as the Secretary for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

“As a skilled and qualified leader in the world of health care, Secretary Stanek is ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Towns Riverview Subdivision, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Towns Riverview Subdivision public water supply system located in Finney County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution s...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Towns Riverview Subdivision, Finney County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Towns Riverview Subdivision (North and South) public water supply system located in Finney. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should obse...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for an Unnamed Tributary to Southfork of Pottawatomie Creek

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded the stream advisory for the an Unnamed Tributary to Southfork of Pottawatomie Creek, located in Garnett, Kansas that was issued Dec. 10, 2021. Water samples show no health risk associate...

Health Advisory, Safety Tips Issued During Flint Hills Burning Season

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds Kansans that March and April are the months when large areas of the state’s Flint Hills rangeland are burned. These burns help preserve the tallgrass prairie, control invasive species, reduce ...

KDHE & FDA warn consumers not to use select Similac, Alimentum & EleCare powdered infant formula

TOPEKA – Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is investigating complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott’s Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility. Three brands of powdered infant formula...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Cherokee County Rural Water District No. 3, Cherokee County

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cherokee County Rural Water District No. 3 public water supply system, located in Cherokee County. The advisory...

KDHE Amends Travel Related Quarantine List

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to add the countries of Denmark, Georgia, Iceland, Latvia, Netherlands, Reunion and Slovenia. The countries on the travel quarantine list will expire on March 3,...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Geneseo, Rice County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Geneseo public water supply system, located in Rice County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Geneseo, Rice County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Geneseo public water supply system, located in Rice County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following precautions...

KDHE Awarded State Partnerships Improving Nutrition and Equity Program Grant

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Community Health Promotion (CHP) team has received the State Partnerships Improving Nutrition & Equity (SPINE) Program Grant from the National Association of Chroni...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Lakeside Village Improvement District, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Lakeside Village Improvement District public water supply system located in Jefferson County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the d...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for for Cherokee County Rural Water District No. 3, Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Cherokee County Rural Water District No. 3 public water supply system located in Cherokee County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. 

Customers ...

Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics across the state. The Omicron variant poses a dangerous risk to communitie...

KDHE Amends Travel Related Quarantine List

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to remove the country of Aruba. The country of Faroe Islands has been added to the travel quarantine list. An unvaccinated individual who has not had COVID-19 wi...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Lakeside Village Improvement District, Jefferson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Lakeside Village Improvement District public water supply system located in Jefferson County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Western Acres Mobile Home Court, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Western Acres Mobile Home Court public water supply system, located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of an inability to maintain chlorine res...

Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

With the confirmed detection of the Omicron variant in Kansas – along with the continued presence of the Delta variant – local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system, located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due ...

KDHE Announces Dr. Joan Duwve as State Health Officer

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Acting Secretary Janet Stanek today announced Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the new Acting State Health Officer. Duwve previously served as the Deputy State Health Officer.

“Joan has served ...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following precautio...

KDHE Takes Steps to Improve Access to and Speed of COVID-19 Testing

Over the past month, the highly infectious and transmittable Omicron variant of COVID-19 has significantly increased case rates and demand for testing in the United States and Kansas. KDHE continues monitoring the spread and impact of Omicron since the fi...

Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

With the confirmed detection of the Omicron variant in Kansas – along with the continued presence of the Delta variant – local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing...

Senior Farmers Market Training Opportunities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will participate in and offer virtual trainings from Feb. 4 to May 24 to assist farmers in fulfilling the training requirement for those farmers who want to sell food products to seniors as part of th...

KDHE Amends Travel Related Quarantine List

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to remove the states of New York and Washington D.C. and the countries of Andorra, Isle of Man and San Marino. The country of Aruba has been added to the travel ...

KDHE COVID-19 Testing Sites in Lawrence at United Methodist Church West Campus

Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's COVID-19 testing site will take place at United Methodist Church West Campus, 867 US Hwy 40, Lawrence, KS, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The site will reopen at Walmart, 3300 Iowa...

KDHE Announces Changes to COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announces that as of Feb. 1, 2022, COVID-19 contact outreach and monitoring, otherwise known as contact tracing, operations will be discontinued at KDHE. KDHE contact tracing staff will be reass...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Western Acres Mobile Home Court, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Western Acres Mobile Home Court public water supply system, located in Reno County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the follo...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Lorraine, Ellsworth County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Lorraine public water supply system located in Ellsworth County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system du...

Critical Blood Shortage Impacting Kansas Hospitals

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Trauma Program (KTP) continue to highlight the importance of blood donation amid increasingly critical blood shortages experienced across the state and nation. Blood shortages can pose ...

KDHE Amends Travel Related Quarantine List

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to add the states of New York and Washington D.C. and add the countries of Isle of Man and San Marino. An unvaccinated individual or those that have not received...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

With the confirmed detection of the Omicron variant in Kansas – along with the continued presence of the Delta variant – local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Preston, Pratt County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Preston public water supply system, located in Pratt County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19.

Customers should observe the following precaution...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Nickerson, Reno County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Nickerson public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Public...

KDHE COVID-19 Testing Sites Weather Updates

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has made the following operational changes for Friday, January 7, at several COVID-19 testing sites due to the cold weather. 

In Topeka, the COVID-19 testing sites located at Hummer Sports Park, 515 ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure...

KDHE Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shot and Additional Primary Dose for Immunocompromised

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and additional primary dose for immunocompromised children following authorization from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

With the confirmed detection of the Omicron variant in Kansas – along with the continued presence of the Delta variant – local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing...

KDHE COVID-19 Testing Sites in Certain Locations Closed due to Weather

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has closed the following COVID-19 testing sites on Thursday, January 6 due to adverse weather conditions.

• Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
• Church of the Resurrectio...

January is Kansas Radon Action Month

Governor Kelly proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansans to protect their families by testing their homes for radon, an odorless and invisible gas. Unchecked radon in the home...

Kansas Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for 2022

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2022. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited ...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Norwich, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Norwich public water supply system, located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a water line break. Fail...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Fowler, Meade County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Fowler public water supply system located in Meade County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. 

Customers should observe the following pr...

Kansas sees a 54% increase in drug overdoses in first 6 months of 2021

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to highlight the importance of overdose prevention resources and education amid increased drug overdose deaths in 2021. Provisional surveillance results from the State Unintentional Drug Ove...

KDHE Updates Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance following the recent changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health care workers in a hospital setting and the general pop...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Schoenchen, Ellis County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Schoenchen public water supply system, located in Ellis County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a water main break. Fai...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Norwich, Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Norwich public water supply system located in Kingman County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. 

Customers should observe the following...

KDHE and KDOR Urge Kansans to be Alert for Text Phishing Scams

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) urge Kansans to be alert for text messages that claim to represent KDHE and KDOR. These unsolicited messages may be phishing scams, and people should delete...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Osborne County Rural Water District No. 2, Osborne County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Osborne County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system, located in Osborne County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of electrical ser...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Little River, Rice County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Little River public water supply system, located in Rice County. The advisory was issued because of an inability to retain minimum chlorine residual...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Grandview Plaza, Geary County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Grandview Plaza public water supply system, located in Geary County. The advisory was issued because of a power outage at the Junction City Public W...

KDHE Launches New Initiatives to Address Maternal Mortality

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health to receive funding as part of the State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Partnership Progra...

KDHE Amends Travel & Exposure Related Quarantine List

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to remove the countries of Barbados, Croatia, Faroe Islands and Georgia. The countries of Belgium, Czechia, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Netherlands and Slovakia have ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Vaccine and Testing Clinics Continue Statewide

With the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas – and the rise of the Omicron variant – local health departments, providers and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics across the sta...

KDHE Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Supplies to Kansas Summer Camps

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is happy to announce the continuation of the free COVID-19 testing program for summer camps for the 2022 season. COVID-19 testing is a key strategy that summer camps can utilize to identify early case...

Five Kansans ill from Listeriosis outbreak linked to Blue Bell Creameries

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to investigate an outbr...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October...

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas realizará una reunión pública sobre el proyecto

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) ha convocado una reunión pública para debatir las próximas medidas de corrección del emplazamiento medi...

KDHE Publica Habitantes de Kansas Saludables 2023 Evaluación de Salud Estatal y Plan De Mejora

Hoy, el Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) publicó Habitantes de Kansas Saludables 2023 (Healthy Kansans 2030) Evaluación de Salud Estatal (State Health Assessment, SH...

KDHE realizará una reunión pública el 8 de septiembre en Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) llevará a cabo una reunión pública el 8 de septiembre a las 6:30 p.m. en el Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, ...

KDHE ha Identificado un caso Probable de Viruela Símica en el Condado de Shawnee

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (Kansas Department of Health and Environment ,KDHE), en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud del condado de Shawnee, ha identificado un grupo de casos de Viruela simica en el condado de S...

Se Emite Un Aviso De Hervir El Agua Para La Ciudad De Leoti, Condado De Wichita

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) ha emitido un aviso de hervir el agua para el sistema de suministro de agua público de la ciudad de Leoti ubicado en el condado de Wichita. &nb...

KDHE Apoya el Dejar el Uso de Tabaco con Terapias Gratuitas de Remplazó de Nicotina

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (Kansas Department of Health and Environment) está ofreciendo a todos los inscritos en asesoría telefónica cuatro semanas de terapia de remplazo de nicotina&...

El Kansas Department of Health and Environment apoya la nueva certificación de Community Health Work

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (Kansas Department of Health  and Environment) Coalición de Trabajadores de la Salud Comunitaria de Kansas (Kansas Community  Health Worker Coalition) se complacen en anuncia...

Aviso De Hervir Agua Emitido Para Towns Riverview Subdivision, Condado De Finney

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) ha emitido un aviso de hervir el agua para el Towns Riverview Subdivision (norte y sur), sistema público de suministro de agua ubicado e...

Aviso De Hervir El Agua Rescindido Para La Ciudad De Leoti, Condado De Wichita

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) ha rescindido un aviso de hervir el agua para el sistema de suministro de agua público de la ciudad de Leoti, ubicado en el condado de W...

Se Emite Un Aviso De Hervir El Agua Para Partes De La Ciudad De Garden City, Condado De Finney

El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE) ha emitido un aviso de hervir el agua para el Garden City público de suministro de agua ubicado en el Condado De Finney.

Los clientes deb...

Economic Impact Statement

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations

Public Hearing for Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund & Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving

A public hearing is scheduled to be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday, January 31, 2022, in the Azure Conference Room of the Curtis State Office Building at 1000 SW Jackson St., 4th floor, Topeka, to discuss the 2022 Intended Use Plan Amendments for the Kansas ...

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations Regarding Rural Emergency Hospitals

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Division of Public Health,  Bureau of Facilities and Licensing, will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., November 14, 2023, in Room 530 of the Curtis State Office Building, located at 10...

Economic Impact Statement with Proposed Regulations

This regulation package, approved by the Division of Budget (DOB), Mar. 10, 2021, and includes includes provisions that make corrections to areas of non-compatibility identified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in current regulations.

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 10/5/23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 9/28/23

Public Notice for LWMS in the KS Register - 9/21/23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 9/21/23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 9/7/23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 8/31/23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 8-24-23

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 1/20/22

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 1/13/22

Public Notice Concerning Kansas Federal Water Pollution Control Permits & Applications - 1/6/22

Public Notice Concerning Kansas & Federal Water Pollution Control Permits & Applications - 12/30/21

Notice of Hearing for Advantek Cavern Solutions, LLC

The proposed action is to issue a five-year pilot permit for the emplacement of biosolids and other approved organics in a new well at the existing facility. The organic material will be mixed with saturated brine and injected through the inner tubing str...

Notice of Hearing for Savonburg Isolation Farm

New permit for construction & operation of confined feeding facility for 600 head of swine. Proposed facility utilizes dry waste system & consists of 1 swine building with covered mortality compost & manure storage area. Located in Neosho County.

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications - 12/23

Proposed actions based on review, applying regulations and limitations of the State and EPA. Final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and/or KS Water Pollution Control permit.

Public Notice Concerning Kansas / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits & Applications - 12/16

Proposed actions based on review, applying regulations and limitations of the State and the EPA. Final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or a KS Water Pollution Control permit being issued.

Notice Concerning KS / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits & Applications - 12/9

Proposed actions based on review, applying regulations and limitations of the State and EPA. Final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and/or KS Water Pollution Control permit.

Public Notice Concerning KS / Federal Water Pollution Control Permits & Applications - 12/2

Proposed actions based on review, applying regulations and limitations of the State and EPA. Final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and/or KS Water Pollution Control permit.

Notice of Hearing for Monarch Sow Farm

New permit for the construction & operation of a confined feeding facility for total capacity of 970 animal units. The proposed facility consists of 5 swine buildings, a manure storage building, & a mortality compost building located in Neosho County.

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No public notices at this time

Draft 401 Water Quality Certification: USACE, Turkey Creek Flood Damage Reduction, Johnson County

Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Turkey Creek Flood Damage Reduction, Johnson County: DRAFT Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification (PDF)

For additional details, see the United States Army Corps of Engineers public notice, supplement...