KC Water Cancels Treatment Technic Alert - 03/29/2019
(Kansas City, Mo.) Turbidity levels are now within the standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and KC Water has lifted the treatment technic alert that was driven by higher turbidity levels. Improving river conditions have allowed our treatment process to resume near normal conditions and the alert that was issued to the immunocompromised, elderly and infants is no longer in effect.
“We understand the concern this last week has caused our customers. Safe, clean, and good-tasting tap water is critical for a strong, healthy, and vibrant growing community,” said Terry Leeds, KC Water Director. “We take water quality very seriously and will continue to test Kansas City’s tap water to ensure it is safe to drink at all times.”
If you have any questions, feel free to call Lathrop City Hall at (816) 740-4251. Thanks
“We understand the concern this last week has caused our customers. Safe, clean, and good-tasting tap water is critical for a strong, healthy, and vibrant growing community,” said Terry Leeds, KC Water Director. “We take water quality very seriously and will continue to test Kansas City’s tap water to ensure it is safe to drink at all times.”
If you have any questions, feel free to call Lathrop City Hall at (816) 740-4251. Thanks
KC Water Announcement - 03/25/2019
The City of Lathrop purchases our water from Kansas City. KC Water is asking customers to conserve water to help with ongoing treatment challenges created by current characteristics of the Missouri River. Reducing the amount of water will lessen the impact on the treatment plant and help KC Water meet treatment needs.
Although KC Water has no confirmed biologic or virus contamination, the high turbidity alert remains in effect. Customers may continue to notice changes in the taste and color of their tap water that began last week.
High Turbidity alert below:
"Because of changes in the Missouri River, the source of Kansas City’s drinking water, KC Water failed to meet enhanced treatment technique standards for turbidity during March for the treatment of Cryptosporidium.
In accordance with state regulations the turbidity entering the distribution system must be equal to or less than 0.15 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) in at least 95% of the measurements taken each month. Changes in raw water quality of the Missouri River the week of March 17th caused by flooding have affected the ability of the treatment process to make very fine particles settle out of the water. KC Water reported to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources the failure to meet 0.15 NTU in at least 95% of monthly measurements for the month.
Although the state does not consider this an emergency this mandatory notification is needed to advise customers who have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, or are elderly. These customers may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
The following is mandatory health effects language from the public notification regulations, 10 CSR 60-8.010. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches."
KC Water continues to conduct additional tests in an effort to closely monitor the treatment processes. KC Water will continue to make treatment adjustments in response to changing river conditions.
We appreciate the support of our customers during this time and we apologize for the inconvenience and concern this might be causing.