(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water released its annual 2020 Water Quality Report. The report, which can be found online at www.kcwater.us, provides an easy-to-understand overview of Kansas City’s high-quality and great-tasting drinking water. “We are committed to providing Kansas City with high quality drinking water. We share this report with the public each year to inform and Read more…
Sewer connection checkups, plumbing activities suspended due to health and financial impacts (Kansas City, MO) – Today, KC Water announced the Keep Out the Rain program, a complimentary program offered by KC Water to help Kansas City residents find and fix prohibited sewer connections, will remain on hold due to COVID-19 impacts. While some of Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water would like to thank customers for being responsible citizens and properly disposing of hazardous household materials at the HHW facility site at 4707 Deramus Avenue. During last weekend’s reopening, customers dropped off nearly 35,000 pounds of materials which far exceeds a normal weekend. With so many people anxious to Read more…
(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 5324 Cottage Ave. at 8:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020. Crews found a manhole blocked by wipes. The blockage caused approximately 1,440 gallons of wastewater to spill into a drainage ditch leading to the Little Blue River. Workers removed the wipes and restored Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water’s Household Hazardous Waste facility will reopen at 9:00 a.m., Friday, May 15th with restrictions in place to protect customers and employees. Customers will be required to remain in their cars during the drop-off process. Instead of signing a residency declaration, customers will just need to show their ID for Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water commends the hardworking men and women who ensure tap water is “There When You Need It” during Drinking Water Week, May 3-9 this year. KC Water and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) observe Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – Due to the stay at home order caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many buildings have sat vacant for several weeks. Unused water that has been sitting in pipes for extended periods may appear cloudy or have an unpleasant taste or odor. “We encourage all customers to flush their lines any time Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water celebrates Drinking Water Week May 3-9, 2020. Today, we recognize how valuable the infrastructure is that helps to transport water from collection to treatment to consumption. KC Water and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will observe Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in Read more…
(Kansas City, MO) – KC Water celebrates Drinking Water Week May 3-9, 2020. The consistent and reliable quality of drinking water is at the heart of this year’s theme, Drinking Water Week, “There When You Need It”. To emphasize this theme, KC Water asked a few experts about the importance of water. Throughout the coronavirus Read more…
(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 3051 Central Ave. at 12:20 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2020. The overflow ended the same day at 2:40 p.m. and spilled approximately 1,400 gallons of wastewater. A manhole was found overflowing near the area. Wastewater surfaced and entered into a catch basin which Read more…
Our folks @KCMOwater are hearing from you and addressing where they can. For now, make sure you don’t drive through rising flood waters and stay safe! https://t.co/phBKpVbgH5
Thank you. We'll be sure to share with Alice. The work must continue and our Call Center has done a great job adjusting in these challenging times.
UPDATE: Our Keep Out the Rain program was temporarily placed on hold due to @KCMO's response to the #COVID19 pandemic. While some safety and health concerns have subsided, the program will remain on hold until the financial impacts from COVID-19 are behind us.
