(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 416 Manchester Ave. at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020. The overflow ended at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020. Crews found wastewater entering the Blue River from two flap gates on the levee. Crews investigated upstream and found a broken 12” sanitary sewer main. Cleaning crews pumped the sewage and the lines were repaired. Signs were posted.
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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