UPDATE:
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded the stream advisory for the Kansas River near Ogden, Kansas that was issued Mar. 22nd. Water samples show no health risk associated with the river. Water contact in the river is now deemed safe.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on Tuesday issued a stream advisory for the Kansas River near Ogden.
The Department reported that the stream advisory is a result of operation problems at the Fort Riley Wastewater Treatment Plant, which resulted in a wastewater discharge containing elevated bacteria levels. The Fort Riley Wastewater Treatment Plant has repaired the problem.
The advisory has been issued because potential elevated bacteria and contaminants may be present in the Kansas River near Ogden, Kansas. If you live or have activities near this stream, do not enter the stream or allow children or pets to enter the stream.
KDHE will rescind the advisory once flows recede, and subsequent bacteria testing indicates secondary (wading) contact has been deemed safe.
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