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Customers Advised of Wastewater Overflow near 9615 NE 89th Street  

Posted on September 21, 2020

(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 9615 NE 89th Street at 12:30 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020.  An investigation found a manhole and sewer line filled with rocks and debris.  Repair crews have begun work to replace 10-15 feet of sewer main.

The overflow ended at 3:30 and spilled 1,800 gallons of wastewater, some of which reached Little Shoal Creek.  Signs have been posted near the site alerting the public of the overflow.

For more information contact Heather Frierson, KC Water Media Relations Coordinator, at heather.frierson@kcmo.org 816-513-0280, cell 816-674-0211.

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