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Kentucky American Water Targets Source Contamination Risks

Protecting rivers and groundwater remains the primary defense in delivering reliable drinking water, according to Kentucky American Water president Rob Burton. As part of the American Water Works Association’s annual awareness week, the utility is emphasizing that preventing upstream pollution is the most effective way to keep treatment costs low.

The company utilizes a structured assessment program to manage risks and engage local stakeholders, working alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kentucky Division of Water. These partnerships aim to address emerging contaminants and maintain standards that exceed basic regulatory requirements. Beyond infrastructure, the utility is urging residents to adopt specific habits to reduce runoff pollution. Recommendations include using permeable landscaping like mulch, limiting chemical applications, and properly disposing of pharmaceuticals and hazardous waste rather than flushing them into the sewer system. By preventing litter and pet waste from entering storm drains, the utility argues that households can significantly lower the burden on public water treatment facilities.

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