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Jul 06, 2023By SALINA POST
BELLEVILLE - The City of Belleville has issued a notice of an elevated nitrate level in the city water supply.
In a notice posted on the City of Belleville Kansas Facebook page late Wednesday morning, the city warned that water from the city system should not be given to infants under the age of six months and should not be used to make infant formula.
The city indicated that a water sample collected on May 8 showed a nitrate level above the federal nitrate standard.
"Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultiure 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," the city noted.
The notice included the following.
●Do not give water to infants. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the maximum contaminant level could become seriously ill and, if left untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Symptoms 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 water. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitraters 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.
For more information, please contact Adam Anderson at 785-955-2169 or by mail at 1819 L St. PO Box 280 Belleville, KS 66935-0280.