06/03/2026
Out of sight, but never out of mind. 💧
These photos show another major wastewater infrastructure upgrade completed by our Project Management team, including a brand-new manhole structure along with a new composite manhole lid and housing designed for long-term durability and safety.
Kansas City, Kansas has more than 40,000 manholes throughout the wastewater system, all requiring routine inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and eventual replacement as part of their infrastructure lifecycle. Collection crews routinely inspect these structures and rate their condition, while Asset Management maintains and tracks the complete inventory of system assets. Our Public Works Engineering team takes a data-driven approach to prioritizing repairs and replacements, with UG Purchasing supporting competitive procurement procedures and Project Management leading projects from planning through completion.
Depending on the size, safety considerations, quantity of repairs, workloads, and overall project needs, work may be completed by in-house crews or contracted out. Additional coordination also takes place with other underground utility providers to maximize repair opportunities and minimize impacts to the community whenever possible.
These upgrades are not only critical to maintaining uninterrupted wastewater service to hundreds of homes and businesses, they also help protect roads, neighborhoods, waterways, and public health every single day.
A portion of your monthly wastewater fees helps fund these underground community assets, including pipes, manholes, pump stations, and treatment infrastructure that most people never see, but rely on 24/7.
