KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A power outage Monday morning at the Courtney Bend Water Plant in Independence led officials to issue a boil water advisory for all customers.
Customers are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for three to five minutes, then let the water cool, prior to consuming.
A city spokesperson said crews are working to restore adequate water pressure throughout the city's system.
As of 10:45 a.m., the spokesperson said the city had opened up four interconnects with Kansas City Water to get water flowing again.
The Independence School District sent all students home across the district due to the water issue.
Fort Osage told KSHB 41 the advisory does not affect Buckner Elementary School at this time. However, bottled water is being delivered to school buildings to be available for students and staff "as needed."
Paul Kinder Middle School in the Blue Springs School District is affected by the water issue. Water fountains have been shut off, but handwashing access remains in restroom facilities, the school said.
"Large coolers of drinking water will be transported to our school, and bottled water will be available," the middle school said in a note to families.
Breakfast and lunch at Paul Kinder Middle School were set to continue as scheduled.
The Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Independence is closed until noon.
All Mid-Continent Public Library locations in Independence closed at 11 a.m.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
