Kansas: KC Water breaks ground on expansion of testing laboratory

~ Kansas City Water Department (KC Water) leadership, along with members of the Kansas City City Council and City Manager's office, gathered today to break ground on the first major renovation of the department's laboratory. The laboratory, located next to KC Water's water treatment facility in the Northland, plays a crucial role in protecting public health by testing and monitoring the city's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater on a daily basis.

The expansion of the laboratory will allow for an increase in its scope of analysis, ensuring that KC Water can keep up with changes in regulations and technological advancements. This investment in the laboratory is seen as an investment in Kansas City's future by KC Water Director Kenneth Morgan.

Morgan stated, "By expanding our testing capacity, KC Water is ensuring that our community continues to receive safe, reliable, and high-quality water for generations to come."

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For Jessica Jensen, recently promoted to Operations Officer at KC Water, this project holds both professional and personal significance. Having worked in the lab for many years, Jensen understands the importance of their testing in protecting the community.

Jensen expressed her pride in the project stating, "This expansion gives our team the space and tools to stay ahead of regulatory changes and scientific advancements while continuing to deliver accurate and timely results for our customers."

The first phase of expansion and renovations is expected to be completed by July 2026 with overall completion set for May 2027. During this time, lab services will not be impacted as KC Water remains committed to consistent monitoring of all water, wastewater, and stormwater.

Media inquiries can be directed to Jackson Overstreet, Public Information Officer for KC Water at Jackson.Overstreet@kcmo.org. With this groundbreaking ceremony marking an important step towards ensuring safe water for Kansas City residents now and in the future.

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