08/27/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment routinely recommends that public water supplies that utilizes a combined chlorine residual to prevent the formation of disinfection by-products which can have an adverse effect on human health. After an extended period of time, a combined chlorine residual can allow the formation of bio growths in the distribution lines. While these bio growths do not present a hazard to human health, they can deplete the chlorine residual that is necessary to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses that can be harmful to humans.
The City of Chetopa plans to use a free chlorine residual starting Monday, August 31, 2026, through around September 30, 2026. During this period of time, you may notice some chlorine tastes and odors in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure, and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide the people of Chetopa with the safest possible drinking water. For questions regarding this process, please contact Jason Morgan, Water Plant Supervisor, 620-236-7857. See less