Kansas City haunted by ‘ghost water’: Leaks add millions to ratepayers’ bills

FRED BLOCHER File photo by The Star

FRED BLOCHER File photo by The Star

"The Kansas City water department was established in 1873, and some pipes laid under the City Market the following year are still in use today. Indeed, the city audit shows that the vast majority of ghost water haunts the area south of the Missouri River, where the oldest pipes, valves and meters are located."

"Billions of gallons of water leak from KC water pipes, costing ratepayers" - The Kansas City Star

FRED BLOCHER - File photo by The Star

FRED BLOCHER - File photo by The Star

Child who was face of Flint water crisis ineligible for extra food aid, his mom says

Sincere Smith is seen at his grandmother's apartment in Swartz Creek on Wednesday May 10, 2017. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press)

Sincere Smith is seen at his grandmother's apartment in Swartz Creek on Wednesday May 10, 2017. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press)

"Former Flint resident Ariana Hawk talks about not getting additional food assistance money going to Flint families with children during the Flint water crisis who qualify for food assistance benefits since she moved out of the city in 2016." Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press