(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 10702 St. Catherine’s Lane on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. It ended at noon on the same day and resulted in an overflow of approximately 4,500 gallons of wastewater. The overflow was the result of an 8” sewer main clogged with a piece of broken clay tile. Cleaning crews removed the tile which restored normal flow to the system.
Wastewater entered a storm catch basin that leads to Alex George Lake. Crews posted warning signs in the affected area and washed down the street and storm catch basin.
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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