Officials with the City of Marion say they are working with regional partners to address the water supply crisis at Lake George and the Old City Lake reservoir.
Officials say the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Crittenden County are finalizing the intake and delivery points for raw water associated with the Cumberland River convoy being provided by the Kentucky National Guard. On Thursday, Crittenden-Livingston Water District began providing water to the city. Officials indicate this only provides roughly 8 percent of the City’s daily usage, but this support helps expand the community’s ability to continue water service. They ask all city residents to monitor their homes and properties for water leaks. Any suspected leaks should be reported to the city immediately.
According to officials, partners from Pennyrile Area Development District, Crittenden-Livingston Water District, the City of Sturgis, and Strand Engineering are evaluating potential connection options from Sturgis. In addition to efforts to expand the city’s water supply, Marion officials are working to increase the city’s ability to store more treated, ready-to-use water. Officials note the city’s second water tank has been repaired and tests are being performed to ensure it is in operating order. If testing is successful, they say should have the tank operational in the next few days.
In addition, officials indicate the first day of water distribution to city residents on Thursday was successful, overall, thanks to the assistance from Life in Christ Church and the Kentucky National Guard.
Officials say the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Crittenden County are finalizing the intake and delivery points for raw water associated with the Cumberland River convoy being provided by the Kentucky National Guard. On Thursday, Crittenden-Livingston Water District began providing water to the city. Officials indicate this only provides roughly 8 percent of the City’s daily usage, but this support helps expand the community’s ability to continue water service. They ask all city residents to monitor their homes and properties for water leaks. Any suspected leaks should be reported to the city immediately.
According to officials, partners from Pennyrile Area Development District, Crittenden-Livingston Water District, the City of Sturgis, and Strand Engineering are evaluating potential connection options from Sturgis. In addition to efforts to expand the city’s water supply, Marion officials are working to increase the city’s ability to store more treated, ready-to-use water. Officials note the city’s second water tank has been repaired and tests are being performed to ensure it is in operating order. If testing is successful, they say should have the tank operational in the next few days.
In addition, officials indicate the first day of water distribution to city residents on Thursday was successful, overall, thanks to the assistance from Life in Christ Church and the Kentucky National Guard.
