**Stop Kansas City from Building a Water Treatment Facility Near Residential Homes in Platte County!**
 
Dear Concerned Citizens,
 
Kansas City, Missouri, is currently planning to buy land from Hunt Midwest in Platte County, specifically unincorporated Platte City, to build a new water treatment facility. Alarmingly, the chosen site, which is pastureland now and has cattle on it, sits directly opposite a residential neighborhood and several homes.
 
As concerned citizens, we have three major objections to this project based on the following.
 
1. **Air Quality/Smell:**

Wastewater treatment plants, while essential for water purification, have concerning side effects on the environment and public health. The surrounding air is often tainted with terrible smells caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which have been linked to increased cancer risks. Additionally, emissions of methane, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and particulate matter pose serious health and environmental threats. For those residing nearby, this isn't merely an odor issue – it's a pressing concern for air quality and well-being.
2. **Property Devaluation:**

Homes within two miles of wastewater treatment plants can see an average dip in value of 7% or more, according to research from the University of California, Riverside. Additionally, another study showed that areas with poor water quality or frequent treatment malfunctions faced even steeper declines. This underscores the economic ramifications of such facilities on neighboring properties.
 
 
3. **Eye Sore**

Wastewater treatment plants can look out of place in a neighborhood, sticking out like a sore thumb. They're big, industrial, and not very pretty to look at. For many people, they ruin the feel of a community. If there's land available further away, it makes sense to put these plants there instead of near our homes, keeping our neighborhoods looking nice while still cleaning their water.
 
We understand the need for improved infrastructure, but it should not come at the expense of residents' health, peace of mind, and property value. We urge everyone to consider the broader implications of such decisions.
 
**Take Action Now!**
Help us ensure that Kansas City keeps its sewage and water treatment facilities within its own limits, far from residential and agricultural areas where people's lives and livelihoods are directly impacted. By signing this petition, you stand with us in promoting responsible urban development that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens.

Please sign and share this petition. Together, we can make a difference!

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