Crittenden County received a critical 1.75 inches of rain this past week — enough to spill successfully into Old City Lake and lift Marion’s water reserves.
But the fight continues for the failed infrastructure. During Thursday’s “Team Kentucky” update, Gov. Andy Beshear stated more than 73,000 gallons of water have now been handed out by the Kentucky National Guard, and six full truckloads were purchased by Kentucky Emergency Management and delivered Wednesday.
While engineering continues for the much-anticipated Marion-Sturgis water connection, Beshear described some unique efforts now ongoing almost daily.
More than 144,000 gallons of water are being saved per day thanks to recently repaired leaks to Marion’s current water structures, but Beshear added one regional municipality is providing further assistance in current and foreseeable repairs.
Beshear added volunteer efforts are coming together effectively for the community, which is closing in on three months of these compounding concerns.
A heat advisory for Marion goes into effect at 11 AM Saturday and expires at 8 PM Sunday. The county’s next chance for rain: just after midnight and into early Monday morning.
