(KNZA)--Two local area communities are placed under boil water advisories.

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the advisories were put in place Tuesday for both the Jackson County community of Hoyt and the Brown County community of Robinson.

According to a news release from the KDHE, the advisories will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the systems at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.

KDHE officials issued the advisories because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

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.

• 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.

• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.