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Is Kansas City Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, July 27, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Kansas City?

Yes, Kansas City's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Kansas City has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Kansas City's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Kansas City's water utility, Kansas City Pws, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Kansas City Pws water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Kansas City Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Kansas City tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Kansas City's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Kansas City Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Kansas City Pws for Kansas City in Missouri. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

For the compliance period beginning March 1, 2019, Kansas City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Failure to Filter (SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.

Is there Lead in Kansas City Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Kansas City water system, Kansas City Pws, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0021 mg/L of lead in Kansas City water. This is 14.0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Kansas City contained more lead.

While Kansas City water testing may have found 0.0021 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Kansas City Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Lake City AAP - near Kansas City with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Kansas City has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Kansas City SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
03/01/2019 - Resolved Yes Treatment Technique Violation (TT) Failure to Filter (SWTR) (42) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (123) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0800) Microbials (100) Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Kansas City Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT KANSAS CITY CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Kansas City water provider, Kansas City Pws, please use the information below.
By Mail: 4800 EAST 63 ST
KANSAS CITY, MO, 64130-0000
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR KANSAS CITY PWS
Already have an account?

Existing customers can login to their Kansas City Pws account to pay their Kansas City water bill by clicking here.

Want to create a new account?

If you want to pay your Kansas City Pws bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Kansas City water bill.

Want to pay without an account?

If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Kansas City water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP KANSAS CITY WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Kansas City means you will often need to put the water in your name with Kansas City Pws. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Kansas City means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Kansas City Pws. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Kansas City Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.66 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Kansas City tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 25% Low
  • Water Pollution 47% Moderate
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 75% High
  • Water Quality 53% Moderate

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Kansas City, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Kansas City Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Kansas City's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT

DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY

WATER TO YOUR TAP

KC WATER: BY THE NUMBERS

WATER

WASTEWATER

STORMWATER

 

 

 

 

 

47,186

 

73,046

 

46,745

Valves in the distribution system serving

 

Manholes allowing maintenance crews access to the

 

Storm inlets on street corners near you. Drains to

our customers

 

sewer mains

 

streams, so no grass, leaves or trash, please

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,240

 

2,800

 

660

Fire hydrants protecting homes and business across

 

Miles of sewer main needed to collect and move

 

Green infrastructure assets naturally absorbing rain,

Kansas City

 

wastewater to treatment plants

 

mimicking how nature deals with rainwater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,800

 

1,350

 

630

Miles of water pipes through which treated drinking

 

Acreage of land used to apply biosolids removed from

 

Miles of storm sewers conveying rainwater from the

water is delivered to customers

 

wastewater

 

surface to streams and rivers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

58

 

15

Pump stations delivering treated water across

 

Pump stations moving waste over the hills and through

 

Flood pump stations moving rain water efficiently

Kansas City’s 319 square miles

 

the valleys of Kansas City

 

through storm sewers and beyond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

6

 

13

Treatment plant cleaning 90 million gallons

 

Treatment plants cleaning wastewater before

 

Miles of levees keeping streams and rivers out of low-

of Missouri River water each day

 

returning it to streams and rivers

 

lying neighborhoods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A NOTE TO CUSTOMERS

The KC Water 2021 Water Quality Report includes information that customers have told us in satisfaction surveys they want to know:

  • How your drinking water is treated, processed, and delivered.
  • How rate increases are developed, recommended, and approved.
  • Infrastructure improvements and projects taking place in Kansas City.
  • How to get answers and help regarding customer service-related issues.

Also included is important information about your drinking water and efforts made to provide safe drinking water. This information – primarily on pages 4, 5, and 6 – is drawn from KC Water’s annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and covers the period from Jan. 1-Dec.31, 2020.

The CCR as well as this Water Quality Report can be can be found at

www.kcwater.us/about-us/reports. To have a printed copy of the CCR or

of this Water Quality Report mailed to you, please call 816-513-7000.

More detailed technical information, including maps, a .pdf summary report, and online interactive reports, can be found at www.drinkingwater.missouri.edu. Enter “Kansas City” or “1010415” in the “Choose a Water System” box.

KC Water welcomes inquiries at any time. If you have urgent concerns about water quality, taste, or odor; or if you are experiencing low or no water pressure or sewer backups, please dial 311, use the myKCMO app, or call 816-513-1313. For other assistance, see page 11.

General inquiries about KC Water’s infrastructure projects may be directed to water.projects@kcmo.org, or call 816-513-0234. General information about KC Water’s water, wastewater, or stormwater utilities may be directed to water.communications@kcmo.org.

The 850 Kansas Citians at KC Water work around the clock to provide excellent water, wastewater, and stormwater services that ensure the health and safety of our customers while safeguarding our regional water resources for future generations. Thank you for the privilege to serve you.

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Terry Leeds, Director, KC Water

The Missouri River is 2,341 miles long, an internet search result says.

That does not count the 5,600-miles of water mains and sewer lines that serve Kansas City homes and businesses.

Yes, the Missouri River runs through your home.

It is our privilege at KC Water – all day, every day – to collect water from the Missouri; treat it and purify it; deliver it to you through more than 2,800 miles of pipeline to drink, wash your clothes, your dishes, yourselves, and your kids; take it back from your toilets and drains through another 2,800 miles of sewer lines; and then clean it again and return it to the Missouri.

The water we all use is a fraction of the water that flows by Kansas City each day. Our founders chose an ideal location for Kansas City for many reasons, not the least of which is proximity to a virtually unlimited source of water.

But the massive Missouri River watershed (more than 500,000 square

miles from all or part of 10 states and one Canadian province) has a fickle side. A lot of natural and manmade waste, farm chemicals, and much more finds its way into the Missouri River.

And topsoil in the form of silt, too. A quote attributed to Mark Twain about the Mississippi River could apply to the Missouri, as well: “Every tumbler of it holds an acre of land in solution.”

KC Water is among a few of the approximately 55,000 public water systems nationwide that provide services in all three ways that people interact with water. We provide the water needed to hydrate and nourish our bodies; we collect and clean used water, and we operate the system designed to move rainwater from where it falls on the ground to streams and rivers.

With 319 square miles to serve (plus surrounding areas through wholesale services to nearby communities and water districts) KC Water spends much of its effort on pipes, pumps, and plants. In the fiscal year that began May 1, 2021, we plan 88 water and wastewater projects totaling $253 million.

Infrastructure management is a challenge, to be sure. The 850 Kansas Citians employed at KC Water – along with hundreds more who work for contractors and suppliers – are well positioned to meet it. By providing water that every human needs to live, KC Water is an economic engine of the City.

KC Water is very sensitive to the reality that the cost of three utilities is a burden to our customers. Through years of study, planning and cooperative effort, we are addressing that burden.

This annual Water Quality Report provides more information about what we are doing, and what we can further do, to help you with your water bill in the short term. It also describes how we are using data analysis and technological innovation to moderate rate increases in the long term.

I am grateful each day for the efforts of our KC Water associates to provide excellent water, wastewater, and stormwater services to our customers.

“Similar to the human body, the city has a circulatory system of underground arteries that nourish and cleanse the city. . . . Drinking- water flow lines and concrete sewer pipes are extensions of both residents and the river and constitute river-city relationship . . . Ultimately, . . .

the river [is] in the city, and the city [is] in the river.”

  • “A River in the City of Fountains: An Environmental History of Kansas City and the Missouri River,” Amahia Mallea, Copyright, 2018, University of Kansas Press

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WE CONSTANTLY TEST DRINKING WATER TO ENSURE SAFETY

Drinking water from any source picks up substances that occur in nature. Included are naturally dissolving minerals, radioactive material in some cases, and contaminants left by animals and human activity. This is true of Kansas City’s water sources: the Missouri River and 14 ground water wells near the river.

To protect this essential natural resource for the more than 495,000 Kansas Citians who consume it, KC Water follows Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) rules, regulations, and contaminant limits designed to protect human health and the environment.

All drinking water, including bottled water, may contain small amounts of some contaminants. Contaminants are not necessarily a health risk, but KC Water consistently tests the treated water for a variety of contaminants to ensure it is safe to drink.

Detectable water test results are summarized in this report. MoDNR has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year.

Contaminants Often Found in Water

KC Water checks for these contaminants that may be present in source water:

  • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria. These may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
  • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals. These can be naturally occurring or be caused by urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
  • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
  • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals. These are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production. They also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
  • Radioactive contaminants, which can occur naturally or be caused by oil and gas production and mining activities.

KC Water also checks for many unregulated contaminants. Doing so helps regulators determine where certain contaminants occur and whether they should be regulated in the future. Among those:

  • Manganese, a trace mineral that is vital for the human body but is only needed in small amounts.
  • HAA5 (dibromoacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid).
  • HAA6Br (bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dibromochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and tribromoacetic acid).
  • HAA9 (bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, chlorodibromoacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, tribromoacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid).

KC Water also conducts optional monitoring of other constituents that

may cause cosmetic or aesthetic effects, including taste, odor, and color. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends but does not require compliance with standards for these secondary constituents.

Lead and Copper

Elevated levels of lead or copper in drinking water can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

The most typical source of lead in drinking water is corrosion of lead pipes and fixtures in home or business plumbing or in service lines between water mains and structures. Copper and lead could leach into water that sits for a time in these pipes and plumbing fixtures. To minimize the potential health risk:

  • Use only cold water for drinking and cooking, especially water used to make infant formula, beverages such as coffee or tea, and ice.
  • Run cold water from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or at least until the temperature changes.
  • Use a water filter certified to meet NSF Standard 53 for lead removal.

We encourage customers to replace any plumbing that may contain lead. To find a licensed plumber, visit http://city.kcmo.org/kc/Codes/ LicensedContractors and select “Plumbing Contractor” from the drop- down tab to create a list.

For more information about lead in drinking water, visit www.epa.

gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-

drinking-water, or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-426-4791.

Health Precautions

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These immunocompromised people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to reduce infection by constituents such as cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

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REGULATED CONTAMINANTS

Regulated

Collection

Highest

Range of Sampled

Unit

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

In Compliance

Contaminants

Date

Test Result

Result(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Atrazine

5/29/2020

2.35

ND - 2.35

ppb

3

3

Runoff from herbicide used on crops

Barium

7/24/2020

0.0382

0.006 - 0.0382

ppm

2

2

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal

refineries; erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyanide

3/4/2020

0.0058

ND - 0.0058

ppm

0.2

0.2

Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic

and fertilizer; factories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluoride

7/5/2020

1.05

0.132 - 1.05

ppm

4

4

Natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth

Nitrate

5/29/2020

3.95

ND - 3.95

ppm

10

10

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitrite

7/25/2020

0.438

ND - 0.438

ppm

1

1

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selenium

4/27/2020

3.5

ND - 3.5

ppb

50

50

Erosion of natural deposits

DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION

Disinfectant

Collection

Highest Test Result

Range of Sampled

Unit

MRDL

MRDLG

Typical Source

Date

Result(s) (low-high)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorine, Total

9/3/2020

3.5

ND-3.5

ppm

4

4

Disinfectant to control microbes

BYPRODUCTS OF DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Disinfection Byproducts

Sample Point

Monitoring

Highest

Range of Sampled Result(s)

Unit

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

Period

LRAA

(low – high)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Haloacetic Acids

DBPDUAL-01

2020

22

10.5 - 15.2

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-02

2020

16

11.2 - 18.6

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-03

2020

22

11.3 - 17.8

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-04

2020

21

10.7 - 16.7

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-05

2020

19

11 - 16.1

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-06

2020

23

11.2 - 13.9

ppb

60

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

Total Trihalomethanes

DBPDUAL-01

2020

10

5.3 - 12.2

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-02

2020

9

5.1 - 10

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-03

2020

11

4.1 - 9.7

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-04

2020

11

6.1 - 11.3

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-05

2020

9

5.4 - 10.9

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

-

DBPDUAL-06

2020

9

6 - 9.4

ppb

80

0

By product of drinking water disinfection

TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON

TOC

Collection Date

Highest

Range of Sampled

Unit

TT

Typical Source

In Compliance

Value

Result(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon, Total

6/1/2020

3.29

1.95 - 1.94

ppm

0

Naturally present in the environment

WATER CLOUDINESS (TURBIDITY)

% of samples in compliance

Months

Monitoring Violation

Highest Single

Month Occurred

Sources

In Compliance

with standard

Occurred

Measurement (NTU)

 

 

 

 

100

12

No

0.13

October and December

Soil Runoff

LEAD AND COPPER

Lead and

Collection

90% of KC water levels

Range of Sampled

Unit

AL

Sites Over

Typical Source

In Compliance

Copper

Date

were less than

Result(s)

AL

 

 

 

 

Copper

2019

0.004

ND - 0.022

ppm

1.3

0

Corrosion of household plumbing systems

Lead

2019

2.1

ND - 35.8

ppb

15

0

Corrosion of household plumbing systems

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MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS

Microbiological

Result

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

In Compliance

Coliform (TCR)

In the month of November, 0.45% of samples returned as positive

5%

N/A

Naturally present in the environment

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE

UCMR

Monitoring

Recommended Federal Level

Average Value

Range of Sampled Results

Unit

Period

 

 

 

 

 

Manganese

2019

N/A

0.7

ND - 0.7

ppb

Total HAA5

2019

60

14.9

7.4 - 33.1

ppb

Total HAA6 Br

2019

N/A

1.8

1.0 - 3.2

ppb

SECONDARY CONSTITUENTS

 

 

 

 

Secondary Constituents

Collection Date

Your Water System

Range of Sampled

Unit

SMCL

Highest Sampled Result

Result(s) (low - high)

 

 

 

 

Alkalinity, Total

12/11/2020

53

19 - 53

ppm

NA

Alumium

7/24/2020

0.601

ND - 0.061

ppm

NA

Boron

12/4/2020

0.0717

ND - 0.0717

ppm

NA

Bromide

2/21/2020

2.54

ND - 2.54

ppm

NA

Calcium

3/31/2020

56.4

31.7 - 56.4

ppm

NA

Chloride

1/29/2020

34.5

15.1 - 34.5

ppm

250

Copper

12/7/2020

4.04

ND - 4.04

ppb

NA

Iron

7/24/2020

0.154

ND - 0.154

ppm

0.3

Magnesium

9/17/2020

10

2.29 - 10

ppm

NA

Manganese

7/24/2020

0.0062

ND - 0.0062

ppm

NA

Nickel

7/24/2020

0.0059

ND - 0.0059

ppm

NA

pH

-

10

9.99 - 10

SU

8.5

Potassium

3/31/2020

8.64

6.08 - 8.64

ppm

NA

Silicon

1/31/2020

4.48

2.8 - 4.48

ppm

NA

Sodium

10/7/2020

81.9

48.2 - 81.9

ppm

NA

Strontium

6/30/2020

0.271

0.271 - 0.205

ppm

NA

Sulfate

4/13/2020

229

111 - 229

ppm

250

TDS

10/17/2020

463

200 - 463

ppm

500

Total Hardness

4/10/2020

176

98.6 - 176

ppm

NA

Zinc

5/12/2020

0.001

ND - 0.001

ppm

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TABLE INFORMATION AND ABBREVIATIONS

AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. LRAA: Locational Running Annual Average, or the locational average of sample analytical results for samples taken during the previous four calendar quarters.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. The maximum level of a disinfectant added for water treatment that may not be exceeded without an unacceptable

possibility of adverse health effects.

MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

N/A: Not applicable.

ND: Not detectable at testing limits.

NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure cloudiness in drinking water.

ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter.

ppm: Parts per million or milligrams per liter.

RAA: Running Annual Average, or the average of sample analytical results for samples taken during the previous four calendar quarters.

Range of Results: Lowest and highest levels found during a testing period.

SMCL: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level, or secondary standards. Secondary standards are non-

enforceable drinking-water guidelines that may cause cosmetic effects such as skin or tooth discoloration; or aesthetic effects such as taste, odor, or color. EPA recommends these standards but does not require compliance.

TCR: Total Coliform Rule.

TDS: Total Dissolved Solids.

  1. Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. TTHM: Total Trihalomethanes (chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform) as a group.
    UCMR: Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule: Helps determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the EPA should consider regulating those contaminants in the future.

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Kansas City’s Water Treatment Process

TREATMENT INVOLVES

1. SOURCE

The intake pumps raw water from the Missouri River and well field, through screening equipment, to the water treatment plant.

LIME

CHLORINE

2. SEDIMENTATION

Raw water enters into the basin where debris and other impurities are allowed to settle. Chemicals, which act like magnets to attract fine debris and impurities, are added during certain times of the year to improve the settling process and minimize cloudiness in the water.

MANY STEPS

KC Water employees treat about 90 million gallons of Missouri River water every day for delivery to more than 495,000 residents and 32 wholesale customers, many of which are nearby community water utilities.

KC Water draws the water from

3. SOFTENING & DISINFECTION

Raw water travels down channels where lime is added for softening and for improving taste and odor, and where chlorine is added for disinfection. This is where raw water begins its transformation into high-quality drinking water.

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the river; removes debris and mud; disinfects, and then softens and stabilizes the water. We filter the water again, and then deliver it citywide via 18 pump stations, numerous water storage facilities, and more than 2,800 miles of water

4. STABILIZATION

The water is stabilized to prevent corrosive properties from emerging, and any lime that is still present is allowed to settle. Depending on the seasonal conditions of the Missouri River, carbon can be added at this step of the process to improve taste and odor. The water is then stabilized to the proper pH.

6. TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

Using large and powerful pumps, high-quality and great-tasting drinking water is sent through 2,800 miles of water pipes to elevated storage tanks, reservoirs, and ultimately to the taps of customers throughout KC.

5. FILTRATION

Finally, the water is filtered to remove calcium carbonate and any other impurities that may still exist. The water is filtered through 27” of fine sand, which catches and removes any remaining impurities. The drinking water is now finished and is ready for delivery to customers. The entire process takes about 18 hours to go from raw river water to high-quality drinking water. This important process takes place 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

FLUORIDE

mains.

For more information about water treatment and regulations visit www.

epa.gov/environmental-topics/water- topics.

Watch a short video about water treatment on the KC Water YouTube

channel at www.youtube.com/user/

KCMOWater. Search “From River to Tap: KC’s Water Treatment Process.”

TASTE, ODOR IS A CHALLENGE WITH RIVER WATER

An inevitable effect of river water is inconsistency in its characteristics. In the 529,350-square-mile Missouri River basin, everything from mountain snowmelt and spring rains to farm fertilizer runoff and fall leaves can change the raw water we use to make drinking water for Kansas City.

KC Water’s treatment process is designed to ensure that your drinking water is always safe to drink. We also take extra steps to adjust tap water for taste and odor, but the sometimes rapidly changing nature of the river’s water makes that a challenge.

According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the nickname for the Missouri River is Big Muddy because of its heavy load of silt. The river naturally becomes very muddy due to the silt and natural organic matter that is carried downstream by the river.

Human noses and taste buds often can easily detect these naturally occurring organisms, even at low concentrations. When detected, we make adjustments, but these adjustments may take a few hours or a few days to be effective.

Other taste and odor issues – white/milky, blue or green color, or a metallic or chemical taste – may be due to river water or to plumbing in the home or business. A licensed plumber can help identify the cause.

KC Water performs continuous monitoring and extensive laboratory testing to ensure that the water supplied throughout Kansas City is safe and meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water safety requirements.

If you have a concern with taste and odor, please call 311, 816-513-1313, or use the myKCMO app or www.kcmo.gov.

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A trench on State Line Road near 55th Street is readied for a new water main. Water mains are installed deep enough to prevent freezing during winter.

REPLACING A HUGE SYSTEM, 28 MILES AT A TIME

Ductile iron pipe is wrapped in thick polyethylene before being buried near 27th and Main streets as part of the Upgrades on Main project.

Perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing Kansas City is sustaining the infrastructure that brings fresh water to homes and business over 319 square miles of the City.

The Missouri River is a consistent and voluminous source of water, and treating water from the river is managed well through KC Water’s 240-million-gallon-a-day capacity treatment plant.

But to reach homes, businesses and fire hydrants, KC Water must deliver the water through 2,800 miles of pipelines. If laid end to end, that’s the distance from Kansas City to Miami, Fla., and back. With that much pipe, breakages occur.

In 2012, KC Water logged 1,844 water main breaks. However, each year since 2016, water main breaks averaged 794 a year, less than half of the 2012 peak.

The improvement can be largely attributed to a comprehensive strategic water main replacement program begun in 2015. The program analyzes a wide variety of data and assigns a risk score to each of

70,000 pipeline segments, based on the likelihood and the consequence of failure of any segment.

Many factors can affect failure, such as age of the pipe and the material used. Some pipe material is more durable than others. Today, KC Water replaces old

water mains with ductile iron pipe wrapped with thick polyethylene. As much as possible, KC Water collaborates with the City’s Public Works Department and other entities to coordinate projects and minimize multiple capital improvement disruptions in the same areas.

The new mains are expected to last at least 100 years. KC Water’s goal is to replace 28 miles of water main each year – or 1 percent of the

system. Some replacement projects are small – focused on a few blocks in a relatively small area. Other water main projects are greater in scope, such as the Upgrades on Main and Upgrades on the Plaza projects currently under way.

Upgrades on Main is a multimillion-dollar initiative to replace aging water infrastructure on a nearly 4-mile stretch of Main Street south from Pershing Road to 51st Street. Both water mains and sewer mains are included, along with associated assets like manholes and fire hydrants. In addition to updating water infrastructure, Upgrades on Main is paving the way for construction of the KC Streetcar extension from Union Station to Midtown, Westport, the Country Club Plaza and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Upgrades on the Plaza plans to replace more than three miles of aging, break-prone water mains on the Country Club Plaza and three nearby streets. Some of the water mains on the Plaza were installed when the Plaza was originally built in the 1920s. Using a design-build approach aimed at improving construction progress efficiency, Upgrades on the Plaza avoids the need and the cost of periodic water main replacement projects over many years.

More than 200 miles of water mains have been replaced since the program began. In 2020, KC Water upgraded the water main replacement program engineering software to expand and refine pipeline evaluation, which includes building on experiences of projects completed in the first six years of the program.

More info: www.kcwater.us/projects/current-projects

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Excavation work has begun for a new biosolids treatment facility that will end incineration and instead produce useful fuel and fertilizer at KC Water’s Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant.

NEW PLANT WILL END INCINERATION OF WASTEWATER SOLIDS

Through 2,800 miles of sewer mains, 58 wastewater pumping stations, 15 flood pumping stations, three effluent pumping stations, and six wastewater treatment plants, KC Water treats about 38 billion gallons of wastewater annually.

Yes, 38 billion. That is how much wastewater is sent from the toilets, sinks, showers, tub drains, and washing machines that are used by customers inside and outside Kansas City.

The Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 7300 Hawthorne Road, near I-435 and Front Street,

is KC Water’s largest wastewater treatment plant. It opened as a primary treatment facility in the early 1960s, was upgraded in 1987 and has received new processes and technologies since then to provide advanced wastewater treatment.

But the next step will be an evolutionary upgrade. KC Water

this year began construction that will make Blue River the first plant of its kind in the Midwest to employ a thermal hydrolysis process (THP) to recycle human and domestic waste.

KC Water treats all wastewater to comply with federal and state

environmental regulations. The aging and increasingly unreliable Blue River plant processes originally burned sludge collected there and from three other wastewater plants before it is buried in landfills.

The new, $150 million Blue River Biosolids Improvements Facility eliminates incinerators to improves air quality throughout the region and produce reusable products: biosolids that can be used safely as a soil conditioner and fertilizer on farms and gardens; and biogas to power

natural gas vehicles, produce electrical power or heating, or feed natural gas pipelines.

THP is a two-step process. Solids are pressure-cooked at 329°F to break down the material. The treated solids then are mixed with bacteria in a process known as anaerobic digestion to make biogas and biosolids. THP treats waste in less time, reduces the amount of storage required, and protects the environment and public health.

Other THP plants are located in San Francisco; Laurel, Md.; Raleigh, N.C.; Washington D.C., and Hampton

Roads and Arlington, Va. The Blue River Biosolids Improvements Facility is expected to be open in 2024.

Learn more: www.blueriverbiosolids.com

THINGS THAT SHOULD NEVER GO DOWN THE DRAIN OR TOILET

Fats, Oils, and Grease. These items can cause clogs and wastewater backups on your property, the KC Water sewer system, and in treatment plants.

Wipes. While sometimes labeled “disposable or flusable,” cleaning wipes can cause clogs and backups and cause costly damage to wastewater treatment equipment.

Hazardous Materials. This includes paint, solvents, chemicals, cleaning agents, pesticides, fuels, medical waste, pharmaceutical medicines, fertilizers, explosives, fireworks, ammunition or flammables. The KC Water Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 4707 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120, accepts and properly disposes of many hazardous items to protect streams, rivers, and landfills. Learn more at www.kcwater.us/programs/hhw or call 816-513-8400.

Wipes not only clog wastewater treatment equipment, but they also may block home and neighborhood sewer lines. Never flush wipes.

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT STORMWATER AND FLOODING

Flooding is a fact of life in the Midwest, where the Missouri River and its tributaries are easily bloated by heavy storms rolling down from the Rockies and across the Great Plains. Especially in the hills and valleys of Kansas City formed eons ago by glaciers, a nasty rash of harsh weather can create havoc within days, if not hours.

KC Water addresses flooding issues in several ways, but there are steps property owners should take, as well.

What the City Does

KC Water manages the City’s 630-mile storm drainage collection system. The utility also oversees state and federal laws and regulations concerning human impact, including how much can be discharged; and, through regulations and codes, how residential and business development that could affect stormwater runoff is conducted.

Often in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and neighboring cities and counties, KC Water designs and constructs stormwater infrastructure such as levees and channels to help reduce the risk of flooding in Kansas City.

Through its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, KC Water publishes an annual report on the quality of water in

the City’s streams and rivers. The report describes how the City meets National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulatory requirements.

Through the Public Improvement Advisory Committee program, Kansas Citians may apply for help with private property stormwater runoff issues.

Kansas City also qualifies for the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Community Rating System, which enables flood insurance discounts for City property owners.

What Property Owners Can and Should Do

Every Kansas City property owner is at risk of flooding. Flooding can occur by water rising in a floodplain; by water draining downhill; by water seeping up from the ground; or by water backing up through wastewater

lines.

KC Water urges customers to identify the risk of flooding on their properties; floodproof property, and purchase flood insurance.

Each property owner can collect and use the stormwater that falls on their own property. Features such as personal rain gardens and rain barrels not only beautify property and save the cost of water used on lawns and gardens, but also they can reduce the burden on the City’s stormwater collection system.

KC Water’s regulatory reports, plus information about the risk of flooding, flood insurance, and how to prepare for flooding, can be found at www.kcwater.us/about-us/stormwater.

A backhoe on a barge pushed by towboat performs maintenance on a levee by Berkley Riverfront on the Missouri River.

Stormwater improvements include rock-lined channels in neighborhoods.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS

We understand circumstances sometimes make it difficult for customers to pay the monthly water bill. Following are programs to help pay water bills. Some programs have limited funds and

qualification guidelines based on income or other factors. Information is current as of April 2021. For the latest information, visit www.kcwater.us/customer-support/ financial-assistance-resources or call 311 or 816-513-1313 (Option 1).

Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance. The City of Kansas City offers emergency rental and utility assistance to qualifying tenants through community agencies. More information at www.kcmo.gov/renthelp or call 816-513-4501.

Water Bill Assistance. Since 2009, KC Water has

committed over $3 million and helped more than 9,000 qualifying customers pay water bills. To learn more about eligibility requirements,

please visit www.211kc.org or call 211 or 816-474-5112.

Payment Arrangement. Customers may make monthly installments to pay past-due amounts over a specified period of time. More information, including full requirements, is available on the Payment Arrangements option under the Payments tab on the “My Account” payment portal at www.kcwater.us.

Leak Stoppers. Qualifying KC Water customers may receive a free Water Saving Kit that includes devices designed to help reduce home water usage. Apply at www.bridgingthegap.org/water/leakstoppers.

WATER BILL BASED ON COST OF OPERATING THREE UTILITIES

The average KC Water residential customer will pay $40.62 per month for the water used in homes beginning in May 2021.

Residential customers also will pay $66.55 for wastewater services on average, and $2.50 for the City’s stormwater system, which handles rain that runs off property, onto streets and into storm sewers.

The total average monthly bill — $109.67 — is based on the cost to treat water, deliver it to customers, and then to move wastewater from customers to treatment plants and back to the Missouri River, as well as to maintain the 630-mile stormwater system. Through its fee structure, KC Water must fully recover the cost of operating the water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities each fiscal year.

For water and wastewater, the rate includes a service charge to cover in part the cost of various services and applies whether or not any water is used; and a usage or volume charge based upon the total volume of water purchased. The wastewater volume charge is seasonally adjusted, since some water in warmer months typically is not returned as wastewater. The stormwater fee is based on the size of the impervious

surface, such as rooftops and driveways, on a customer’s property.

Rates are allocated by an annual cost of service study, which is conducted by an outside, third-party engineering firm in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. A critical component in the annual cost of service study is KC Water’s long-term financial plan to maintain, replace, and upgrade aging infrastructure.

KC Water rates are approved by the City Council as part of the annual City budget process, which includes three public hearings and other extensive and public reviews by the City Manager, the Mayor, and Council members and committees.

KC Water’s comprehensive annual financial reports can be found at

www.kcwater.us/about-us/reports. KC Water’s schedule of rates, fees,

and billing practices, along with frequently asked questions about water

rates, can be found at www.kcwater.us/customer-support/rate-book. To

request a mailed copy of the rate book, call 816-513-1313.

WE NOTIFY YOU WITH WATER QUALITY UPDATES

Concerned about what’s up with your water? We notify affected customers in several ways. Here

is how to get information about any situation that might affect your water, including weather, other natural occurrences, or infrastructure issues such

as water main breaks or sewer backups.

AlertKC: KC Water and other Kansas City, Mo., departments use this free text notification system to provide authoritative, rapid, and secure information about situations that could affect

life and property, including water quality, severe

weather, and flooding. Register at http://kcmo.gov/alertkc.

Social Media: Urgent information about water quality issues is posted on these KC Water channels:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmowater

Twitter: @kcmowater

Nextdoor: www.nextdoor.com

www.kcwater.us: Any water quality situation

that requires public notice or action will be

posted on the KC Water website. Additional

information about public notices related to water quality issues is available at www.kcwater.us/boil- advisories-and-orders.

Traditional Media: Check your favorite media outlet, or see KC Water news releases at www.kcwater.us/news.

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WITH SMART SEWER, KC IMPROVES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

KC Water’s Smart Sewer program is a multi- decade infrastructure investment to make sure sewer systems continue to work reliably and effectively.

Nearly 2,800 miles of sewer pipes move what goes down the drain to six wastewater treatment plants, where pollutants are removed before water is put back into local streams and rivers. There are two types of sewer systems: combined and separate.

In the combined sewer system, stormwater and wastewater are collected in the same pipe and routed to a wastewater treatment plant for treatment. In the separate sewer system, stormwater and wastewater are collected

in two different pipes; wastewater goes to a wastewater treatment plant, and stormwater flows directly to rivers and streams.

Smart Sewer is committed to capturing approximately 85% of the combined sewer flows and eliminating wet weather separate sanitary sewer overflows.

data-driven solutions and innovative overflow control technologies to ensure the improvements and investments made today will last for generations to come. Here’s how:

  • Repair when we can.
  • Replace where we must.
  • Build new only when necessary.

Decisions about when to repair or when to build new are made using a robust asset management system that evaluates the

likelihood of a sewer failure and the potential impacts of that failure so KC Water can continue to provide cost-effective service in a long-term, sustainable way.

It is a long-term solution that looks beautiful above ground and works wonders below, decreasing the amount of rainwater getting into our pipes, and reducing flooding, pollution, and trash in our local streams, rivers, and lakes.

More info: www.kcsmartsewer.us/home-smartsewer

Smart Sewer has completed 33 projects over the past 10 years and is implementing 47 projects currently.

The Smart Sewer program uses strategic,

Arleta Park at 77th Street and Prospect Avenue in the Marlborough neighborhood of south Kansas City is an example of green infrastructure that improves stormwater drainage while beautifying a neighborhood asset.

CONSENT DECREE AMENDMENT WILL EASE RATE INCREASES

The Smart Sewer program focusing on reducing wet weather overflows from sewer systems has been undertaken since 2010 under a Consent Decree agreed upon by the City of Kansas City, Missouri, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

In March, a federal judge approved a third amendment to the decree, which will save Kansas Citians hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term using green infrastructure and working with neighborhoods.

The original 25-year, $4.5 billion - $5 billion program resulted in dozens of important improvement projects, but it also started several years of double-digit wastewater rate increases for KC Water customers.

“We were able to show the EPA that Kansas City’s median household income didn’t keep up with projections,” said KC Water Director Terry Leeds. “This modification reduces the scope and costs of the program through 2035.”

The modification eliminates the requirement

for very expensive projects such as underground storage tunnels, and it extends the final compliance date from 2035 to 2040. It also allows newer technology to reduce overflows from the sewer system; creates more opportunities to use green infrastructure to deliver a high level of wet weather control, and enables multiple community benefits at a smaller cost.

As a result, future wastewater rate increases are expected to be moderate.

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Contaminants


Kansas City

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Public Drinking Water Program, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 460000
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 28

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • Alachlor (Lasso)
  • Atrazine
  • Barium
  • Bromide
  • Chromium (total)
  • Cyanide
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Manganese
  • Metolachlor
  • Molybdenum
  • Monobromoacetic acid
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Nitrite
  • Phenols
  • Selenium
  • Strontium
  • Testosterone
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Kansas City Tap Water

If you are like many people in Kansas City, you probably have noticed that your tap water tastes a little differently than it used to. While it may be hard to believe, there is a good reason that your water has turned from an awesome tasting treat to one that is starting to put you on the bathroom scale. This is because this type of water is no longer as pure as the water that was once supplied through your local tap.

There are a number of reasons that the water that you are drinking now has become much less enjoyable. One of the main reasons is that a lot of the water that is sent into your area through your tap water is treated before it ever reaches your home. Now, when it reaches there it is treated even more and in some cases, chemicals that were used to treat it are left behind in the water. This means that the water that you are drinking right now has probably been sitting around in some big industrial factory where it has been exposed to these toxins for years and has therefore picked up some bad properties.

In addition to all of this other nasty stuff in your tap water, it also contains all kinds of different things that are actually good for you and your body. For example, one of the most common types of natural cancer defense that your body uses is called Arofol which is found in red wine. If you drink red wine often then this is probably something that is really beneficial to your health. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will have a much better idea about why you should try and avoid Kansas City tap water in the future.

Kansas City Drinking Water

Kansas City, Missouri is an amalgamation of ten different former states. The first settlers arrived in what was to become Kansas City after the Missouri river was opened. The number of cities across the Midwest expanded out from here and into what we know today as Kansas City. Kansas City is one of the largest cities in the United States of America. There are a few different ways that you can go about getting clean water in Kansas City. You have the option of having it delivered to your home or place of business, but the best way to get your drinking water is by having a water filter system installed at your home.

Installing a filtering system in your home is not very difficult and is actually quite easy. You can even have a filter system that you install yourself if you want to take a little bit of extra time. These types of systems for drinking water are easy to maintain and do not cost a lot. Once you install a water filter system in your home, you will begin to notice a difference in the water that you drink. The water will be purified so that it will taste better and be healthier for you to drink.

A filter system for drinking water in Kansas City will provide you with not only healthy water but will also help to protect you against several different types of harmful bacteria and germs. Without a filtering system of this type, you could be risking serious illness from the water that you drink. If you are looking to find the best water for yourself or for your family, you can look into a water-filtration system for your home. These systems will provide you with clean water that will be healthy for you and your family.

Kansas City Water Quality

If you live in Kansas City, Missouri, and are concerned about your drinking water quality, it is important that you learn what the issues are so that you can do something to improve them. Most of the time, we do not pay too much attention to the quality of our drinking water until it actually becomes dangerous to us. Chances are, if you or someone else in your family is showing any signs of illness or a disease that is associated with poor water quality, you may want to consider having water testing done. Of course, before you do, it is imperative that you learn the facts on the subject and what to look for.

First, let us look at why we should be worried about Kansas City’s water quality. Well, one reason is that one in every eight persons living in Kansas City has been diagnosed with one type of cancer since the 1980s. You have to keep in mind that the incidence rate is quite high considering that it only takes one person in a million to contract one form of cancer. If you add another one in a million, you could very well see a significant increase in the cancer rate. This means that if you or someone in your family contracts any form of cancer, it is highly likely that the individual would contract it because of poor water quality.

There are many more reasons that the quality of our drinking supply is important but we need to first look at how to ensure that the water is good enough to drink. For this purpose, it is absolutely critical that you buy a home water filtration system that can provide you with clean, purified water. The most effective filtration systems can eliminate all of the various types of pollutants from your water, ensuring that you get the purest and healthiest water possible. In addition, these systems cost extremely less than many other types of water purification methods and will provide your family with the fresh, pure water they deserve.

Kansas City Water Treatment

Kansas City water treatment and filtration offer a wide range of quality services for your home, office, or business. Kansas City water treatment facilities are constantly upgrading the equipment they use in order to meet consumer needs. Kansas City water treatment and filtration have been named the best city in America by the ” Forbes ” Readers Choice.”

If you have a filter, you need to replace it regularly. Kansas City water treatment professionals will recommend that you change your filter every three months to get the best results in your home, office or business. If you use an ultraviolet (UV) water purification system, you will want to change it at least once a month. Ultraviolet light rays can cause dry skin and can also cause deposits that can build up in your water pipes and make them clog more easily.

Many people are leery of where to purchase a unit for their home or business. You can purchase a simple home filter at most major home improvement centers and hardware stores, but you will find that larger treatment facilities carry a large variety of filters for a variety of needs. These include filter cartridges for drinking water, as well as reverse osmosis units for filtering your shower water and bathwater. The systems for filtering your water in your home are also available at most major chain grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Sanders. You can also find systems for filtering your water at your convenience at any number of places including apartment communities, condos, health clubs, and hotels.

Kansas City Water

Kansas City Water Services is pleased to offer the best quality water services in the Kansas City area to assist the general well-being and optimal health of all community members. To see our full portfolio of services, please view our annual water quality report: Kansas City Water Quality Reports. In this report, you will find a summary of service information and data that are provided for the past five years, as well as future updates. In order to continue to meet the needs of our customers, we are continually conducting market research and surveys to determine what services our customers most want and need, as well as those that may become obsolete or otherwise unnecessary in the near future.

One of the most important aspects of Kansas City water quality is our ability to control the quality and purity of our natural resources, both inside of our reservoirs and also within our homes. This is accomplished through a variety of different means, including state-mandated chemical disinfection as well as various treatment facilities such as wells, springs, and other sources. The most common form of disinfection used today is chlorine, but there are other effective methods available including ozone, UV, and bacteria prevention techniques. Another way to ensure the cleanest water possible is to install drinking water filters at your home. Installing these systems can be done by simply contacting a qualified company in your area, or by learning more about the options available online.

As the nation’s capital grows, so does our reliance on our water sources. Whether it is from wells, a reservoir, or a private well, our drinking water must be carefully watched over to make sure it meets all safety standards. Kansas City Water Services offers the testing and filtration necessary to maintain safe, healthy, and clean drinking water. We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of our customers, whether they be residential commercial, or even industrial. To learn more, contact Kansas City Water Services for more information on filtering and disinfecting services.

Kansas City Water Utilities

The Kansas City water utilities are responsible for providing clean, safe drinking water to all of the residents of Kansas City. Not only do they have a responsibility to the safety of each person who drinks the water they provide, but they also have a responsibility to the health of everyone who uses the city water and the products that they make use of. They have come under fire in the past for messing up with testing and using un-approved chemicals in their treatment plants and their disregard for the dangers these products could cause to the community at large. Now, however, those who use their services are being sued for their own safety and the safety of their families.

Kansas City water utility suits have been steadily rising because of the number of people who are filing suits in recent years because they have gotten sick from the water that they used. Some of these people are blaming the water utility for allowing contaminants like herbicides and pesticides to be in the water they drink. Other people say the utility failed to perform its proper safety tests on its water supply, which resulted in people getting sick. Still, other people say the water utility simply doesn’t care about the health of the people who use its services and is only out to make money. All of these arguments have merit, and all of them should be examined in order to determine whether or not the Kansas City water utility is at fault in the illnesses that have been occurring among its customers.

There has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against Kansas City water companies in recent years because of the fact that they are allowing things like herbicides and pesticides in their tap water. This is extremely dangerous for a lot of different reasons. One of the major reasons is that these types of ingredients can cause illnesses because they alter the normal functioning of our bodies. The long-term effects of exposure to these types of substances can vary according to a person. Some people may get sick very quickly and some may not suffer from any ill effects at all. It is really hard to say just exactly what the health consequences are, though, until a medical expert weighs in on the issue and comes to a conclusion.

Kansas City Water System

If you are considering purchasing a home in Kansas City, there are several things that you should take into consideration. One of those things is the quality of the drinking water that will be available to you. Kansas City water system is one of the most dependable and trustworthy sources of clean drinking water in the country. Since it is such a reliable source, you may want to consider having one installed in your home. You should also make it a point to purchase a whole house water filter so that you can also enjoy safe, fresh drinking water.

The drinking water that will be provided to you by this city’s system will meet all of the standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal and state environmental agencies. In fact, every water source that is piped through the city of Kansas City is tested on a regular basis for contaminants to ensure that they are at safe levels. In addition to the city testing the water, the Missouri River gets its treatment from a similar source. The testing ensures that the water coming into the city is clean and pure.

If you are looking for a reliable source of safe, clean drinking water, you should definitely take a look at one of the systems that are provided by the Kansas City Water System. You may also want to consider having a whole house water filtration system installed in your home. A whole-house system is generally more expensive than a tap system, but it will ensure that the water that comes through your faucets is clean and pure. If you are thinking about purchasing a whole house water filter, it is important to remember that it will filter not only the water that comes through your tap, but it will also filter the water that comes through your showerheads and bathtubs as well. For this reason, it is important that you have a good filter for each different outlet. If you have more than one outlet, you may want to consider purchasing a multi-outlet filter so that you can have peace of mind that your entire house is protected.

Kansas City Healthy Water

The Kansas City Healthy Water Act has been the law in Kansas City since 2021. If you are serviced by a public provider, you have to adhere to the guidelines and laws established by the city. For private companies that provide water services within the boundaries of the city, they have to comply with the laws of Kansas City. This is important because it means that they are following the regulations and restrictions imposed by the city and are not circumventing the regulations to avoid paying for them. It is therefore important that you understand how and when to get a copy of your report from your provider so that you can keep track of the improvements that you need to make. There are different formats that you can follow to get the information that you need and to make sure that you get all the data that you need to help make your decision on which provider to choose.

You need to first visit the main city website to obtain a copy of your report. From there, you can download various reports that you can use as a check on your current condition. The more reports that you have, the easier it will be for you to track all the improvements that you need to make. Another option that you have is to request your report online. This will save you time since you won’t have to drive to their offices and then wait in line for them to hand over the information that you need. Most companies send their reports online within 24 hours.

Another way that you can get the information that you need from your provider is to contact your health department. The health department will be able to provide you with the information that you need on the treatment facilities in your area so that you will know which ones to subscribe to. Although some health department websites may no longer provide the report that you need on an individual basis, they usually maintain a database of providers. So if you need a report and you happen to know that you are subscribed to a provider that is not licensed in the city, you can still access the information that you need through the search option that is usually provided on their website.

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