June 1, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Johnson County Wastewater News Release

HEALTH ADVISORY

AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER IN DYKE BRANCH TRIBUTARY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Johnson County Health Department has issued a health advisory to residents living near the Dykes Branch tributary stream due to a broken sewer line in the vicinity of 86th Terrance and Lee Blvd in the City of Leawood.

Johnson County Wastewater crews have repaired the line and are monitoring this location to ensure there are no further discharges into the stream.

The Johnson County Health Department issued an advisory for residents living near the stream in the vicinity of the break.

The Health Department advises individuals to have no contact with Dykes Branch tributary at this location until further notice. Residents are also advised to keep their pets from making contact with the water.

The Johnson County Environmental Department is conducting water tests on the creek to determine when this notice can be lifted.

If you have any further questions, please contact John O’Neil, Wastewater Administrator at 913.715.8570 or Robert Tucker, Director of Communications at 913.715.8572 For updates, please call Johnson County Wastewater at 913.715.8500 press 0