Precautionary boil water advisory issued for some parts of KC after water main break

KC Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory to customers from Main Street to Manchester Trafficway, east to west, and Independence Blvd. to Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, north to south after a 30-inch main ruptured in the Crossroads on Friday.

It offered these recommendations:

▪ Boil drinking water.

▪ Boil tap water for three minutes before using it to drink, cook, or prepare food. Remember to let the water cool sufficiently.

▪ Ice made with un-boiled tap water should be replaced.

▪ Dishes and food contact surfaces may be disinfected using tap water that contains one teaspoon of household bleach per gallon.

▪ Tap water is safe for other purposes such as bathing and washing dishes.

▪ Boiled water may be used for brushing teeth.

Customers will receive notification from KC Water that the boil water advisory has been lifted after the tap water has been tested and water quality has been confirmed.

Customers with questions or concerns may contact KC Water by calling 816-513-1313. For more information regarding Boil Water Advisories, please visit the BOIL WATER ADVISORIES web page.

This story was originally published December 31, 2022 at 1:54 PM.