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…