The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority has declared a Water Shortage Warning and is asking water customers to conserve water due to high water demand and report any possible leaks.
HWEA General Manager Derrick Watson says the water treatment system is currently operating at near capacity due to demand, which is much higher than normal for this time of year.
click to download audioWatson says they feel like the problem with the high usage is stemming from leaks across the water system.
click to download audioAs the result of the Water Shortage Warning HWEA is asking residential and business customers to take water conservation measures.
click to download audioWatson adds customers can continue to use water, but use what you need.
click to download audioIf you have a water leak or see a water leak at a neighboring property or business, please contact our office immediately in order that we can investigate. Also due to the high customer demand some customer may begin to experience low or
no water pressure as well.
For questions, comments or additional information, please contact our Main Office at T # 270-887-4246 or our After-Hours Team at T # 270-887-4232.
