(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water was honored by the Greater Kansas City Public Relations Society of America at its annual 2020 PRISM Virtual Awards Gala. KC Water won a PRISM Award in the video category for a two minute and 45 second video called “Understanding Your Water Bill” . KC Water provides water, wastewater Read more…
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KC Water Celebrated Ten Years of the Smart Sewer Program and the official Opening of the West Bottoms Green Infrastructure Project
Posted on Nov 6, 2020(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water celebrated the ribbon cutting for the completion of the Central Industrial District (CID)/West Bottoms Green Infrastructure project and also celebrated the ten year anniversary of KC Water’s Smart Sewer Program. The CID/ West Bottoms Green Infrastructure Project is a beautiful addition to the West Bottoms area. “This is all Read more…
KC Water Unveils Indian Creek Model
Posted on Oct 30, 2020(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled the completed replica of Indian Creek. The 65 foot long model of Indian Creek was built to help engineers better understand just how the water flows in that area and what causes it to flood. They unveiled the completed model to Read more…
KC Water Receives KCIC Sustainability Award
Posted on Oct 22, 2020Central Industrial District/West Bottoms Project Selected for Innovation Award (Kansas City, MO) – Infrastructure improvements don’t always happen underground. Sometimes they are on the surface and create a beautiful community amenity. KC Water’s Central Industrial District/West Bottoms Green Infrastructure project is a perfect example. The Kansas City Industrial Council selected KC Water to receive its Read more…
KC Water Joins 6th Annual Campaign, “Imagine a Day without Water”
Posted on Oct 21, 2020(Kansas City, MO) – Today, October 21st, 2020, KC Water joins water utilities, community leaders, elected officials, educators, and businesses from across the country to raise awareness about the value of water. ”Imagine a Day Without Water” is a nationwide day of education and advocacy about water and what we would do without it. This year, KC Read more…
UPDATE: Customers Advised of Wastewater Overflow near 9564 Charlotte Street
Posted on Oct 16, 2020(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 9564 Charlotte St. at 10:18 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020. The overflow ended at 6:00 p.m. the same day. Wastewater surfaced and entered into Dyke Branch Creek after crews found a broken main. Contract repair crews have fully contained the wastewater and are Read more…
Customers Advised of Wastewater Overflow near 9564 Charlotte Street
Posted on Oct 15, 2020(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 9564 Charlotte St. at 10:18 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020. The overflow is currently ongoing. Wastewater surfaced and is entering into Dyke Branch Creek after crews found a broken main. Crews are on site to repair the 36 inch broken sewer main. Signs Read more…
KC Water Receives AMWA Sustainability Award
Posted on Oct 15, 2020Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Recognizes Achievement in Water Industry (Kansas City, MO) – KC Water was among 13 public drinking water systems honored for exceptional operations and performance by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). AMWA management awards recognize the exceptional performance of public drinking water utilities where management vision and employee commitment Read more…
Customers Advised of Wastewater Overflow near 5816 Walrond Ave.
Posted on Oct 13, 2020(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 5816 Walrond Avenue at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020. It ended at 1:00 p.m. the same day. An investigation found a manhole overflowing at the location. Wastewater surfaced and entered into Town Fork Creek. Cleaning crews opened a debris stoppage 102 feet Read more…
KC Water Looks Forward to Working with Council to Help Customers in Need
Posted on Oct 2, 2020(Kansas City, MO) – As a result of Thursday’s City Council action, water service shut-offs due to non-payment will remain on hold until at least mid-January. We look forward to working with City Council to help our customers who are struggling to pay their bills. Customers can take action now to get assistance with paying Read more…