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The City of Marceline Water Department's goal is to operate its water production and distribution systems in the most efficient manner possible. That includes the production of high quality water from the water treatment facilities, providing  timely maintenance and repairs of the water  infrastructure, promoting water conservation, and providing water system up-grades to better service the customer.

The Water Treatment Plant was built in 2001.  Today, there are four (4) employees operating the treatment plant and distribution system.  The water treatment capacity at the plant is 2,000,000 gallons per day.

The distribution system consists of two (2) 250,000 gallon water towers.  One located on each end of town.  There are approximately 1,184 water meter services and 150 fire hydrants.  The 4” distribution system was built in the 1950s and the 8” loop was built in 1968.

The City’s Water Distribution Department works tirelessly to provide the highest quality drinking water and service to you 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week from our office located at 10283 Longbranch Avenue. The services we provide to you are:

• Department Administration

• Water Treatment and Pumping Operations

• Water Distribution System Repairs and Maintenance

• Backflow prevention and Cross Connection Services

• Water Quality Inspections

• Customer Related Inquiries of Low Pressure, Water Quality, and Leaks.

• Water System Renewal and Replacement

• Water System Expansion Projects

• New Utility Construction Inspections

For all the above service related inquires you can contact the water department at 660-376-0700 Monday through Sunday  6:00AM to 4:00 PM.

For billing, service activation, deactivation, or other customer service related inquires call Utility Services, located at Marceline City Hall at (660) 376-3528.

If you have an after hour utility related emergency you can contact the Marceline Police Department at (660) 376-3556.