Test results returned on independent samples taken by Headwaters Inc. in the aftermath of a petroleum release into the river at Whitesburg show a detection for gasoline range organics in both the river water downstream of the contamination site, and…
Partial Test Results Returned
McCoy and McCoy Laboratories has returned partial test results for independent water sampling Headwaters Inc. did last week. The tests on water from three locations in the Kentucky River and seven taps spread out of the county and Whitesburg water…
Gasoline Range Test Back
Gasoline Range Organics tests performed by Headwaters Inc. in the wake of contamination of Whitesburg’s water supply are back and will be posted by early Friday. We are still going over the results to be sure we explain them correctly,…
State Cites Childers
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET Gov. Steven L. Beshear Dr. Len Peters, Secretary Contact: Allison Fleck, Division of Water 502-564-3410 For Immediate Release Department for Environmental Protection issues notice of violation in Whitesburg water contamination incident Don Childers held responsible for…
Headwaters Test Results Due Back
Results of independent tests done by Headwaters Inc. are expected back on Wednesday. We’ll post results here when they arrive. State tests show most contaminants below the minimum detectable level. There are some exceptions, most notably chloroform, which Headwaters board…
Water Ban Lifted, Headwaters does Independent Tests
The Kentucky Division of Water has told customers of the Whitesburg water works that they can resume using city water without restrictions. Meanwhile, Headwaters Inc. (The Head of Three Rivers Project) conducted its own tests today. A team of samplers…