Water District No. 7, Johnson County

03/17/2026

Water District No. 7 is currently responding to a water main break near 191st St. and Cedar Niles Rd. A number of customers on Cedar Niles between 199th St. and 183rd St. are currently without water service.

Our crews are aware of the situation and are actively working to complete repairs and restore service as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our team works to resolve the issue.

01/22/2026

❄️ Cold Weather Alert – Protect Your Pipes! 💧

With freezing temperatures expected in the coming days, we encourage all Water District patrons to take steps now to prevent frozen pipes.

To help safeguard your water service:
• Protect pipes in crawl spaces, unheated rooms, basements, garages, and exterior walls by wrapping them with insulation or towels to help prevent freezing.
• Disconnect hoses and shut off outdoor faucets
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate
• Let faucets drip slightly to keep water moving
• Know where your main water shutoff valve is located
• Ensure water meter lids are properly secured

Frozen pipes can burst and cause costly damage. Taking a few simple precautions now can save time, money, and inconvenience later. If you experience a water emergency, please contact the Water District immediately.

Stay warm and stay safe! 💧❄️

10/01/2025

One of Water District No. 7’s wholesale supply sources, Miami RWD No. 2, is performing its annual Free Chlorine Burnout starting October 1st to November 1st to help maintain good water quality. During this time, customers in the southern region of the District, south of Gardner/Spring Hill, may experience a stronger than usual taste and smell of chlorine in the water. This is harmless and the water remains safe to use for all purposes. Additional flushing operations by the District will be ongoing during this period. For any questions, please contact the District Office.

01/03/2025

Brrr! It is that time of year again where pipes are at risk of freezing. Protect your pipes by following these quick tips!

12/23/2024

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Jennifer Harralson.

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day!

10/18/2024

Some of our customers west of De Soto are currently experiencing low to no water pressure due to a water main break near 95th St and Sunflower Rd. Our team is actively working to resolve the issue, and operators have been dispatched to complete the repairs.

We’d also like to clarify that the City of De Soto is experiencing a separate water leak near this location and has issued a boil advisory for their customers. Our leak is unrelated to the one impacting the City of DeSoto, and no boil advisory has been issued for Water 7 customers at this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

10/17/2024

We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to complete the Water District’s Service Line Survey! We received hundreds of survey responses from our attentive patrons. This effort has helped us confirm private service line materials to ensure lead pipes are not present in the water system. The winners of our survey drawing are:

Troy Girrens (Yeti Cooler)
Jill Thimesch (Yeti Cooler)
Harvey Seim (Yeti Cooler)
Ronnie White (Yeti Cooler)
Natasha Klutts (Yeti Cooler)
Richard Hannon (Gift Card)
William Bailey (Gift Card)
Jo & Jackie Taylor (Gift Card)
Pamela Soper (Gift Card)
Daniel Sternberg (Gift Card)

CONGRATULATIONS!! Please pick up your prize at the District office (534 W Main Street Gardner, KS) within the next 3 weeks.

09/10/2024

Join the conversation on shaping the implementation of the Kansas Water Plan! The second round of Local Consult meetings will take place in September. See below for dates and locations. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/WaterLC2

08/09/2024

One of Water District No.7’s wholesale suppliers, Rural Water District No. 2 Miami County, Kansas, has issued the following statement on the recent discolored water that is being experienced in their system, the City of Spring Hill, and the southern regions of Water District No. 7 located near Hillsdale Reservoir. We are actively flushing the water system until this issue is resolved. As noted in the post from RWD2, the water quality is within safe parameters. We have also notified the local KDHE regional office of this event. Until then, we ask that you correspond with our office, [email protected], and let us know if there are concerns, or if you are noticing no improvement in water clarity. Please understand that our staff will not engage in commenting on this post. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact our office.

07/09/2024

Recruitment Ad - Customer Service & Account Administration Clerk
Water District No. 7, located in Gardner, KS seeks a Customer Service & Account Administration Clerk to join our dynamic team. The District’s ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, with excellent communication skills, and an eye for detail. We offer an outstanding compensation package, including: 100% employer provided health, dental, & vision; participation in KPERS (Kansas Public Employee Retirement System); in addition to KPERS, the District offers employer-matching for voluntary retirement contributions; small work environment; generous paid leave benefits, including: paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, in addition to employer paid short-term and long-term disability. Training will be provided. For a complete position description or to apply for this great opportunity please visit our website at www.water7.com . A cover letter, resume and three professional references should be emailed to RR Municipal Advisory Services (Attn: Leslee Rivarola) at [email protected]. The position is open until filled.

Serving Johnson & Miami Counties of Kansas The Water District has over 250 miles of pipeline and serves a population of approximately 3,200 customers in service areas that are not only rural, but urban, residential, commercial and industrial in Johnson and Miami counties. Click here to take our shor...