Steam leak prompts temporary shutting off of steam heat to K-State campus

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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

STEAM LEAK PROMPTS TEMPORARY SHUTTING OFF OF STEAM HEAT TO K-STATE CAMPUS

MANHATTAN -- A steam leak that blew some asbestos off a pipe at the Kansas State University Power Plant this morning has prompted the shutting off steam pipe service to the campus from 1-3 p.m. this afternoon.

No one was injured by the leak and the power plant was evacuated.

According to Ed Heptig, director of maintenance for K-State's Division of Facilities, steam service to the campus was turned off so workers, in protective suits, can cover the exposed area on the pipe.

Lab classes in King, Ackert and Chalmers halls and the Chemistry/Biochemistry Building have been canceled because of the lack of heat. Labs in the buildings have fume heads which require outside air to provide ventilation.