Boil Water Advisory

NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory

WSU Critical Alert: The City of Wichita has issued a Boil Water Advisory. WSU is advising students, faculty and staff not to use campus drinking fountains or bottle-filling stations until further notice. Go to https://www.wichita.edu/wateradvisory for more information

City of Wichita Boil Water Advisory: Avoid Campus Drinking Fountains and Bottle-Filling Stations

(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 — 9:12 a.m.)

The City of Wichita boil water has issued an advisory for Wichita water customers following a disruption at the City's water treatment system. Out of an abundance of caution, Wichita State University is advising students, faculty and staff not to use campus drinking fountains or bottle-filling stations until further notice.

Wichita State is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Faculty and staff are asked to place signs on drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations in their areas indicating that they should not be used until the advisory is lifted.

Expect interruptions in food and beverage services on campus. There will be free bottled water available at the Rhatigan Student Center. For the latest updates and information, please check this page.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to help keep our campus community informed and safe.