Water Shortage "Watch" Now In Place For 27 Kentucky Counties
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As temperatures once again soared into the triple digits and the drought continued, the state Energy and Environment Cabinet on Friday announced a water shortage watch for 27 counties, including Fayette and surrounding counties, according to a news release.
A watch means the extreme weather has the "potential to threaten the normal availability of drinking water supply sources," according to the release. Residents living in watch areas should monitor local news for notification from water suppliers on reducing demands for water, the cabinet advised.
State drought coordinator Bill Caldwell said high temperatures combined with precipitation deficits frequently create surges in the demand for water, often exceeding a supplier's ability to meet that demand.
Kentucky American Water, which has three plants providing water to nearly half a million Central Kentucky residents, has said its customers should not be concerned about supply restrictions. Company spokeswoman Susan Lancho reiterated Friday that its customers should not worry, thanks to its most recent water-treatment facility.
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