As of 4pm on Monday February 14th 2011, the report by the Division of Water on the diesel Spill in Whitesburg goes as follows; The tests have proven positive for diesel being in the North Fork of the Kentucky River.…
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What do the citizens think about this third diesel spill? The writing is on the wall.
“My skin is on fire after taking a shower and I could smell it. If you live in town DO NOT USE THE WATER!” “Diesel has contaminated the Water supply again…. Source has not been determined yet as of this…
Second Converage for Water Advisory on WYMT
This piece does not fully explain the problem, however at this time, this is the best we can get. http://www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/No_consumption_advisory_in_Whitesburg_116125819.html?ref=819
Coverage for the Water Advisory on WYMT
WYMT did a brief story on the contamination of the water in Letcher County. http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Letcher_County_water_supply_contaminated_116088509.html
Coverage of the water advisory in the Lexington Herald-Leader
The Herald-Leader published a piece indicating that the current advisory stems from a fuel spill: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/02/13/1633015/fuel-spill-in-north-fork-of-kentucky.html#more
Water Quality Advisory for Whitesburg and portions of Letcher County
As of 7pm on February residents of Whitesburg and portions of Letcher County have been advised not to consume tap water. Listen to a recording of the advisory: No Consumption Advisory – 02-12-2011
IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!! No Contact Advisory for Whitesburg Ky!
There is a non contact advisory for Whitesburg Ky water. Citizens are advised to not use their water for anything except toilet bowl use. No Showers Do not wash your hands in it Do not wash dishes in it and…
Letcher County Farmers Market; Call to Growers!
Though the weather outside is frightful, the plants still need love! There is no better time than now to start thinking about your 2011 garden. The Letcher County Farmers Market would like to remind you to plant a few extra…
Pathfinders Clean Up on WYMT!!!
The Pathfinders of Perry County often clean up the river behind the Hazard City Hall, and thet do a great job!!! Check them out on WYMT’s new page!!!
http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/Volunteers_clean_up_river_in_Hazard_115377109.html
Jenkins Community Meeting
Headwaters Inc. River Clean Up and Training Meeting in Jenkins!!! Headwaters Inc. and the Jenkins School are teaming up to address the issue of water quality in our community. We will be having our first meeting to discuss future Clean…