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(Kansas City, Mo.) – Changing weather conditions may affect the taste and odor of tap water, but they do not affect water quality and safety. Seasonal changes such as rain and runoff from melting snow can change the characteristics of the water in the Missouri River, the source of Kansas City’s drinking water. Depending on Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Millions of dollars in savings and one step closer to more comprehensive flood control for Kansas City.  That’s the good news from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps recently announced the remaining work on the Kansas Citys Levees will be fully federally funded.  This means Kansas City, MO and Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.)  This morning KC Water experienced two large watermain breaks.  A 24” inch main broke overnight at 3340 W. Coleman.  Water has been restored to the 34 customers affected by this break. Around 7:30 this morning, many customers in areas of south Kansas City began reporting no water or low water pressure.  KC Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) –  KC Water is working on a new and innovative process to treat wastewater, but it’s expensive.  To help finance the costs KC Water has applied for up to $80 million from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. This will allow the City to receive substantially better borrowing terms on the debt Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Frigid temperatures have a grip on Kansas City. After you make sure your family and pets are prepared, take a look around your home.  The extreme cold can cause expensive problems with your plumbing. James Binkley, Preventative Maintenance Manager for KC Water, says every year, freezing weather leads to frozen and Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Don’t let a quick decision in the kitchen ruin your holiday. “Be mindful of the things you pour down the drain because it can create an issue to your home and to a neighbor’s home,” said Amir Kenner, KC Water Senior Engineering Technician. We’re talking about fats, oils, and grease.  Pouring Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – What’s inside a brand new building along Barry Road will provide years of reliable water service to Kansas City’s Northland. On Friday, December 14th, KC Water, City leaders and neighbors cut the ribbon on the new Shoal Creek Pump Station. “It will pump about 15 million gallons a day from our Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Finish cleaning out your garage now. KC Water’s Household Hazardous Waste facility at 4707 Deramus Avenue is about to close for two weeks. “It’s the end of year closure. We do the maintenance work and we clean out the facility of all waste so we can get a final number of Read more…

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Due to today’s snowstorm, this week’s leaf and brush collection may be delayed. We still encourage customers in the central zone to set out their lawn bags on their regularly scheduled trash day. Crews will pick them up as soon as they are able. We thank everyone for their patience. For Read more…