FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 19, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in a portion of the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of Garnett indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-448-3327 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.
July 19, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in a portion of the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of Garnett indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-448-3327 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.
Storm Drain Repairs are being doing at 4th Avenue and Oak Street. Please use caution while driving in this area.
Update: The Boil Water Advisory is continued. We will update you when we have new information. Water samples have been sent for testing. KDHE will notify us when the advisory has been lifted.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 17, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on July 17, 2025 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system affecting customers bounded by the following areas:
Customers to the East of Elm Street and
North of Park Road, including Family Dollar, Prairie Home Market, Economy Inn, Tractor Supply Co, Garnett Elementary School, City Park Ballfield Complex, and the Lake Garnett and Prairie Links area.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-448-3327, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-676
Revised Boil Advisory-Please read ALL of the information. We will keep you informed of any changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 17, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on July 17, 2025 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system affecting customers bounded by the following area:
• Customers to the East of Elm Street and
• Customers North of Park Road and East of Maple Street, including Family Dollar, Prairie Home Market, Economy Inn, Tractor Supply Co, Garnett Elementary School, City Park Ballfield Complex, and the Lake Garnett and Prairie Links area.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-448-3327, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 17, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on July 17, 2025 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system affecting customers bounded by the following area:
• Customers to the East of Elm Street and
• Customers North of Park Road and East of Maple Street, including Family Dollar, Prairie Home Market, Economy Inn, Tractor Supply Co, Garnett Elementary School, City Park Ballfield Complex, and the Lake Garnett and Prairie Links area.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-448-3327, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 17, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on July 17, 2025 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system affecting customers bounded by the following areas:
Customers to the East of Elm Street and
North of Park Road, including Family Dollar, Prairie Home Market, Economy Inn, Tractor Supply Co, Garnett Elementary School, City Park Ballfield Complex, and the Lake Garnett and Prairie Links area.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-448-3327, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-676
July 17, 2025
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett, Anderson County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on July 17, 2025 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system affecting customers bounded by the following areas:
Customers to the East of Elm Street and
North of Park Road, including Family Dollar, Prairie Home Market, Economy Inn, Tractor Supply Co, Garnett Elementary School, City Park Ballfield Complex, and the Lake Garnett and Prairie Links area.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-448-3327, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-676
The City of Garnett Police Department is looking a dedicated officer to join their team!
Police Officer, Garnett Police Department
The City of Garnett is looking for an intelligent, self-motivated, and community-oriented individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a high level of integrity to join our Police Department as a full-time Patrol Officer. The Garnett Police Department has a strong relationship with the community. Members of the police department are committed to providing quality service to our community through integrity, fairness, and open communication.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include enforcing all federal, state and local laws and ordinances; taking calls for service; patrolling business districts and residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime; investigating complaints; citing and/or arresting law violators; following up on pending reports and cases; preparing and/or serving civil law processes; protecting person(s) or property; and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, department members are expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must be a United States citizen, 21-years of age at time of appointment, must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license, must be able to legally own, carry and use a firearm in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Criminal record: Must not have committed, been convicted of, had a conviction expunged for or have been placed on diversion or deferred judgment by any state or federal agency for a felony crime or a misdemeanor of domestic violence or offense that reflects on the honesty, integrity or competence of the applicant. Must not be currently charged with or under indictment for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Must not be currently on probation.
Must not have any possession, sales, distribution, manufacturing or transporting of any illegal drugs. Must not have any felonious drug(s) use within the last 10 years
Must not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest or been diverted on a serious traffic violation (DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting open container of alcoholic or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer or negligent homicide) within the past three years.
The applicant must be able to pass written aptitude test, polygraph, extensive background check, interview board, drug screen, physical fitness test, and psychological testing.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Take home vehicle up to 30 miles once probation is completed.
Patrol officers pay scale is $24.50-36.00.
The starting wage for this position is $24.50-$30.00 depending upon qualifications. With a $.50 raise after the probationary period. The city of Garnett offers an excellent benefit package including vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, gym membership, medical. Dental, and vision insurance paid 100% by employer for employee and $450.00 a month for family, and KP&F retirement.
A $3,500 housing bonus for living in the City Limits of Garnett. Paid yearly on anniversary of hire date. Must reside in the City Limits for a full year and provide proof of residence.
Patrol officers work 12 hours shifts and have every other Friday through Sunday off regardless of seniority level. There are opportunities for advancement including supervisory positions, investigative positions and slots on a multi-jurisdictional tactical team that covers six different counties.
The City of Garnett is an equal opportunity employer.
The position is open until filled.
Complete an On-line Application at: https://www.PoliceApp.com/Entry-Level-Garnett-KS-Police-Officer-Jobs/2807/
Please direct questions regarding this position to Chief Kurt King at kking@garnettks.net
Water repairs are in progress on Warren St. Water in this area will be intermittently shut off throughout the afternoon and evening, but all service should be restored this evening once repairs are completed. Thank you for your patience!
Parkwood Day School of Garnett IS HIRING! They are growing fast, and need more staff to grow with them! If you have a love for education and watching little minds grow then we might be just the place for you. "My favorite thing about working for Parkwood Day School is the family-like team that we have built and watching these kids giggle and laugh everyday. " Not only are they a child care facility but they also teach preschool and teach curriculum in all four classrooms. They take pride in their curriculum and love giving these kids a hands-on experience at learning. Apply today on INDEED https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Parkwood-Day-School-Garnett/jobs?jk=17ccdc3e2cb54d0a&start=0&clearPrefilter=1#cmp-skip-header-mobile
Spring Town Talk is here! View online at the link below:
https://www.simplygarnett.com/page/printable-publications
There is a Make a Payment button on the homepage of our website. You can also click utilities, and that page gives you the Make a Payment option as well. You can also make a payment through the app for Garnett, KS which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.
As of January 1, 2025, camping reservations can be made at Campspot.com-the process is more user friendly, and more streamlined, so less time spent on reservations, and more time enjoying camping!
Holiday Trash Routes for Christmas and New year!
City Hall and all departments will be open for regular business on Monday, December 23, 2024. City Hall and all departments will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the holiday. There will be NO REFUSE SERVICE on December 24-25. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024 for regular business.
City Wide Brush Cleanup week has begun. Crews have started on the north side of town and will proceed until all brush and yard debris has been picked up. Thank you for your cooperation.
Check out the new additions to our Bulletin Board! If you don't see your event flyer, send it to us! Email info@garnettks.net.
The Anderson County Flywheelers Antique Tractor and Engine Show is in full swing! Today 550 students from area schools participated in Education Day, enjoyed the sunshine and Tractor Parade, as well as lunch! If you missed it today, come on out tomorrow and join in the fun!
Check out the new website! We are live!
www.simplygarnett.com
The City of Garnett website is temporarily down while we go live with the new website. We appreciate your patience during this time, and will keep you updated. If you need to make a payment, click the link below:
https://www.egovpayments.com/egov/apps/payment/center.egov?view=form;page=1;id=253
The Garnett Farmers Market runs every Thursday from 4:30-7 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Garnett. Pop in to see what goodies are waiting!
