Different colored flags are used during the Wichita River Festival to inform the public of river water quality that uses the previously established criteria of three levels:
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Blue - water is suitable for recreational use;
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Green - suitable for use subject to advisory conditions; and
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Orange - river use should be restricted subject to further conditions.
These levels of water quality information will be based on routine water testing information. The flags will be displayed at strategic locations on the Douglas and Lewis Street bridges.
The best news to date about the current status of the Arkansas River is that based on a review of data from past years coupled with more recent sampling, it appears that the river quality has remained steady and has not deteriorated.
Citizens wishing to participate in river-related activities should continue to do so being mindful of the water quality status reports that can be found by calling the Environmental Services Department at (316) 268-8351, or by viewing the river water quality status flags posted on the Douglas and Lewis Street bridges.
The Arkansas River is our Kansas river so and we all need to continue working together to keep it as a community resource.
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Flag Set #1 - On the east and west ends of the Douglas Street bridge.
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Flag Set #2 - On the east and west ends of the Lewis Street bridge.
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