NEWS – APRIL 23, 2010

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Lori Sand
Johnson County Wastewater
913.715.8572
913.715.8501 (fax)

lori.sand@jcw.org

Johnson County Health Department - News Release

RESCINDING OF HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WATER IN LOWER INDIAN CREEK

In collaboration with Johnson County Wastewater and Johnson County Environmental departments, the Johnson County Health Department has lifted a health advisory to residents living near Lower Indian Creek in the vicinity of 105th and Indian Creek and Lamar and Nall. The advisory was originally issued due to the release of wastewater into that stream. The sanitary sewer line is in the vicinity of 105th and Lamar in the City of Overland Park.

The Johnson County Health Department issued the first advisory on March 31st to TV stations and newspapers for residents living near the stream.

Recent test results have confirmed that this stream is no longer affected by the release of sewage, which occurred on March 30, 2010. However, residents should be aware that there may be areas with elevated bacterial counts caused by natural sources such as rain, wildlife, pets and urban runoff, and should continue to use caution and practice good hygiene practices when coming in contact with any urban streams.

If you have any further questions, please contact Darrell Thornbrugh at 913-207-2302 or Lori Sand at 913-715-8572.