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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Leawood public health advisory lifted after wastewater overflow
A public health advisory for Leawood residents and businesses was lifted Friday after an overflow during routine maintenance Thursday at the Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility led to contamination of nearby Indian Creek, according to the Johnson County Department of Health. While the overflow did not impact public water sources, residents in the area were advised to keep themselves and their pets from making contact with the water. The advisory came 'out of an abudance of caution' due to concerns about exposure to the bacteria E. coli. According to Johnson County Wastewater Community Relations Manager Melissa Reeves, the overflow was the result of increased velocity in the facility's primary sludge pumps. 'As part of regular maintenance, operators were flushing the gravity thickener feed by running the primary sludge pumps at 100% speed to increase velocity in the pipe,' she said in an email. 'The pumps were inadvertently left on at that speed and not returned to the regular pump speed (30%). The increased flow overloaded the gravity thickener to the point that it overflowed.' Reeves said rain and high water levels minimized the impact of the overflow and its contamination of the water. She said test results received Friday morning showed the contamination levels of the creek 'remained within normal range.' Johnson County Wastewater is reviewing how they can prevent a similar operational failure from happening in the future. 'We are reviewing opportunities for additional automation support that can enhance our maintenance processes to minimize the risk of a future operational failure,' she said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Public health advisory issued due to sewer overflow near Leawood treatment facility
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has issued a public health advisory Thursday due to a sewer overflow near a treatment facility in Leawood. The advisory applies to residents and businesses near the Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility at 10701 Lee Blvd. due to an overflow into the nearby creek, the health department said. The overflow was identified Thursday morning around 9:15 and has since been resolved, according to the health department. It said it was caused by an operational failure during routine maintenance. 'JCW's water quality lab team is testing the creek water downstream from the facility,' the department said. 'Crews are working to clean up the area to prevent further contamination.' Out of an abundance of caution, due to a potential risk of E. coli exposure, the department advised the public to avoid contact with the water in the creek until further notice. Residents are also advised to keep their pets from making contact with standing water in the affected areas. This does not represent any impact/implications to the public water system (i.e. tap water), according to the department. The map below shows the impacted locations. JCW said it will post signage in this area and said it's monitoring this location and conducting water quality tests to determine when this notice can be lifted. An update will be sent once this notice is lifted, the health department said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Public health advisory issued for overflowed manhole in Leawood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Johnson County Wastewater and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment issued a public health advisory Thursday morning due to an overflowed manhole. According to a news release, the manhole is near 12560 State Line Road in Leawood. The issue was discovered around 9:30 a.m. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV The county said crews are currently working to relieve the blockage from a tree root encroachment in the sanitary sewer line. This blockage caused the overflow, according to the county. JCW's water quality lab team will be testing the waters in this area. Crews are working to clean up the area and prevent contamination of a nearby pool and pond. Until further notice, JCDHE advises people to avoid contact with the contaminated water in this area due to the potential risk of E. coli exposure. Additionally, residents are urged to prevent their pets from coming into contact with any standing water in the impacted areas. The public water system is not impacted or affected by the manhole. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Health
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Olathe residents warned of health risk after sewer line breaks: JCDHE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Johnson County, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) and Johnson County Wastewater is warning residents about health risks in a public health advisory. The health advisory comes after a sewer line break, which was identified last night around midnight, April 24. The advisory is for residents and businesses between Mill Creek Apartment Pond and 1900 Kansas City Road in Olathe. Man charged after allegedly threatening teens with gun at Olathe playground While the line has since been repaired and is back in service, JCDHE says that individuals and their pets should have no contact with water in the area until further notice due to high levels of E. coli. However, JCDHE says that this does not represent any impact to the public water system. Wastewater management is posting signage in the area and monitoring the location with water testing to find out when the notice can be removed. JCDHE says that updates will follow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
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Lamar Bridge over I-35 closed; hydraulic fluid on roadway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lamar Ave. bridge over Interstate 35 will be periodically closed Friday afternoon to clean up hydraulic fluid. The Johnson County Wastewater and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment issued a public health advisory to residents and businesses near I-35 and Lamar Avenue for the possible fluid on the roadway. View the latest headlines from Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas at According to the departments, the fluid came from a contractor's vehicle associated with the Nelson Improvement Project. The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department is on the scene, and the EPA has been notified. The hydraulic fluid increases the likelihood of accidents by making the road slick. JCDHE recommends that people stay away from this intersection until further notice as a precaution. There have been no accidents reported in relation to this incident, and it has no bearing on the public water system (i.e., tap water), according to the department. As of right now, no additional public health risks are expected. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
