(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 8625 Troost Avenue. The overflow began at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 and ended at 4:48 p.m. the same day. Wastewater surfaced and entered into an unnamed creek which leads into the Blue River. Crews opened a grease stoppage and restored flow to the 8 inch collection system. Signs were posted and lime applied to affected area.
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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