Residents and animals should not enter the river at this time

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Smoky Hill River downstream of Salina.

The stream advisory is a result of a power loss at the City of Salina wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater was not fully treated during the power failure and entered the river.&nbsp;

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cced182f-7b2d-4679-aa61-ee0ed0473be6">UPDATE: Power outage hits approximately 15,000 in Salina Saturday</a>

Electricity has been restored and the wastewater plant is operating normally.&nbsp; The overflow has ceased.

The advisory has been issued because potential elevated bacteria and contaminants may be present in the Smoky Hill River as it flows east to the Solomon River.&nbsp; If you live or have activities near the Smoky Hill River, do not enter the river or allow children or pets to enter the river.

KDHE will rescind the advisory once subsequent bacteria testing indicates secondary (wading) contact has been deemed safe.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613870598183.png" alt="City of Salina wastewater treatment plant. Map courtesy Google" />
 <figcaption>City of Salina wastewater treatment plant. Map courtesy Google</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Residents and animals should not enter the river at this time</h2>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Smoky Hill River downstream of Salina.The stream advisory is a result of a power loss at the City of Salina wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater was not fully treated during the power failure and entered the river.&nbsp;READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cced182f-7b2d-4679-aa61-ee0ed0473be6">UPDATE: Power outage hits approximately 15,000 in Salina Saturday</a>Electricity has been restored and the wastewater plant is operating normally.&nbsp; The overflow has ceased.The advisory has been issued because potential elevated bacteria and contaminants may be present in the Smoky Hill River as it flows east to the Solomon River.&nbsp; If you live or have activities near the Smoky Hill River, do not enter the river or allow children or pets to enter the river.KDHE will rescind the advisory once subsequent bacteria testing indicates secondary (wading) contact has been deemed safe.--KDHE--

Stream advisory issued for Smoky Hill River downstream of Salina

Residents and animals should not enter the river at this time