(Kansas City, Mo.) – KC Water responded to a wastewater overflow near 4917 Elmwood Avenue on Thursday, July 14 at 3:45 p.m. The overflow was the result of a collapsed 72” sewer main. Wastewater is being discharged into Brush Creek at a rate of approximately 500-plus gallons per minute. Crews are on site to investigate, to implement by-pass pumping, and to begin repairs. Warning signs for the public will be posted along Brush Creek.
For more information, please contact Kip Peterson, Communications Manager, at kip.peterson@kcmo.org or 816.513.0280.
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