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Welcome to the City of Slater! Our city is defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. We take pride in maintaining a wholesome lifestyle, rich in cultural history, along with a deep commitment to the preservation of our environment and a progressive approach to local business.
Boil Order Update:
To catch everyone up on the City of Slater Boil order for a positive E. coli sample. The City and PWSD #2 met with the MO Dept of Natural Resources on 09/19/25 at 10:00 a.m. The DNR conducted a level II assessment on the system, visited the 2 tower sites and ground storage. Afterwards the DNR collected 5 samples from the Watts, Euclid and Front Street area which will be taken to the Health Lab in Jefferson City. DNR also reviewed and observed the City's sampling procedures and found them to be in compliance. The City will be taking 3 samples on Saturday the 20th and 3 samples on Sunday the 21st and taking them to a certified lab. The DNR recommended that the City start flushing the suspect area, so some water discoloration may occur.
Let's look at the time line: On September 9th the city took the 5 required monthly samples throughout the system. The Watts street samples showed positive results on the 12th. The MO DNR called and requested the city take an upstream, downstream and resample of the area. The city performed the sample on the 16th and received notice on the 18th abiout the E.coli present result with an email and directions to come. At 2pm the email notice arrived, the city made contact with Slater School, Big Bend and an individual with Parker, that the city would be issuing a Boil Order, but was wanting to make contact for questions to DNR about flushing, taking more samples, about area boil order vs system wide order. At 4pm the City of Slater contacted KMMO with the Boil Order Notice until further notice, followed by an alert and posting at City Hall and later on the city website. The City did have Absent/Negative results of all 5 sample locations in August. We hope this helps as our family drinks and uses the same water as you do.
The City of Slater has several residential building lots throughout the City for purchase and or development. Minimum purchase price is $2000 or 30% of clean up price. Contact Slater City Hall for more information.
To read the letter regarding the reorganization of the Law Enforcement duties please click here...
