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Confirmation of Exceeding Nitrates Limit in Well #9 2-27-26
DRINKING WATER WARNINGCITY OF PRATT Water Has High Levels of NitrateDO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA A water sample collected on 2/10/2026 showed a nitrate level of 12 mg/L. This is above the federal nitrate standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 mg/L. Nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less than six months old.What should I do?DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. Water, juice, and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice. DO NOT BOIL THE WATER. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates. Adults and children older than six months can drink the tap water (nitrate is a concern for infants because they cannot process nitrates in the same way adults can). However, if you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult your doctor. What happened? What is being done?Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems and run-off). Levels of nitrate in drinking water can vary throughout the year. We’ll let you know when the amount of nitrate is again below the limit. In the meantime, bottled water is being provided for vulnerable populations. Well #9 was shut off in March of 2024. It is not being utilized for our drinking water. These notices will continue quarterly until we are able to move the water rights and remove the well from the system. For more information, please contact REGINA GOFF at 620-672-5571Or By Mail: 619 S MAIN, PO BOX 807, PRATT, KS 67124. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This notice is being sent to you by CITY OF PRATT.Federal ID#: KS2015103.Date distributed: 2/27/2026 .Printable Water Notice 2/27/2026
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Pratt City Planning Commission Board Member Openings
The City of Pratt currently has a position open on the Pratt City Planning Commission.
The Pratt City Planning Commission is authorized to make, or cause to be made, adopted and maintained, a comprehensive plan for the City and it's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. The Commission shall also cause to be prepared, adopted and maintained, zoning and subdivision regulations on all land within the jurisdiction designated by the City Commission.
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the application below and email to lolashumway@cityofprattks.com or drop off at City Hall; 619 S. Main. We appreciate our volunteers!
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Confirmation of Exceeding Nitrates Limit in Well #9 2-27-26
DRINKING WATER WARNING
CITY OF PRATT Water Has High Levels of Nitrate
DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR
USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA
A water sample collected on 2/10/2026 showed a nitrate level of 12 mg/L. This is above the federal nitrate standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 mg/L. Nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less than six months old.
What should I do?
- DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.
- Water, juice, and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.
- DO NOT BOIL THE WATER. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates.
- Adults and children older than six months can drink the tap water (nitrate is a concern for infants because they cannot process nitrates in the same way adults can). However, if you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult your doctor.
What happened? What is being done?
Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems and run-off). Levels of nitrate in drinking water can vary throughout the year. We’ll let you know when the amount of nitrate is again below the limit. In the meantime, bottled water is being provided for vulnerable populations.
Well #9 was shut off in March of 2024. It is not being utilized for our drinking water. These notices will continue quarterly until we are able to move the water rights and remove the well from the system.
For more information, please contact REGINA GOFF at 620-672-5571
Or By Mail: 619 S MAIN, PO BOX 807, PRATT, KS 67124.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by CITY OF PRATT.
Federal ID#: KS2015103.
Date distributed: 2/27/2026 .