Raytown Fire
Protection District
Press Release
Raytown Fire / Jackson
County Water District #2
EMERGENCY WATER
RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2 LIFTED
PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal
Follow up Info: 816-737-6034
Additional info: Contact Pat Ertz with Jackson County Water #2
at 816-353-5551
Date: Location: 7/3/12
The Raytown Fire Protection District and the Jackson County
Water District #2 have lifted the EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS for Raytown
customers of the Jackson County Water District #2. The restrictions were put in
place at the recommendations of the Water District in response to the decreased
supply pressure which Kansas City in currently able to provide.
“The Fire District is grateful for overwhelming response we saw
from our residents. In less than 20
minutes from the time we issued the restrictions the water system gained 10
psi.” The only variable that changed was
the issuance of the restrictions. “ Without a stable water supply we cannot safely provide fire protection for our residents, and it is no surprise that
when needed our residents answered our call.”
Raytown remains under a boil advisory due to the low pressure we
encountered. Prior to drinking citizens
are advised to boil water for a minimum of three minutes. Boiling is not necessary for bathing,
laundry, and other non-potable uses. The
advisory is to remain in effect for the next 24 to 48 hours.
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