Notice
The Water and Sewer Commission Meeting, which is normally scheduled for the third Monday of each month, has been postponed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The date has been changed to Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. local time
In case of water or sewer emergency call HWU at 270-826-2824 (Answered 24/7/365).
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Thursday January 17th, 2019 - 3:34 pm
Throwback Thursday…
For this week’s installment, following is a link to the 1892 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Henderson KY.
In 1892 Henderson had approximately 11,000 inhabitants, 18 miles of water pipes, 77 hydrants, and a waterworks with a pumping capacity of 3.5 million gallons of water per day. A few weeks ago, we shared a map from 1885, and in just a few short years, Henderson's freshwater infrastructure grew quite a bit. Following is a link to the 1892 map... tinyurl.com/ybbd5898
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 - 1:54 pm
So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers
kentucky.com
“Flushable” wipe clogs are occurring more frequently in Lexington’s larger pump stations that move waste through the city’s sewers, according to city workers. The obstructions have to be removed by hand in some cases.Wednesday January 16th, 2019 - 12:34 pm
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
A boil advisory that had been issued for all residents on Marshall St., Bruce St., Hackberry St., and Water Edge has been lifted.
Bacteriological samples have proven negative.
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 - 8:27 am
BOIL WATER ADVISORY
A boil advisory has been issued for all residents on Marshall St., Bruce St., Hackberry St., and Water Edge.
Boil water 3-5 minutes at a rolling boil.
When bacteriological samples have proven negative, the boil water advisory will be lifted.
Monday January 14th, 2019 - 12:33 pm
Notice...
The Water and Sewer Commission Meeting, which is normally scheduled for the third Monday of each month, has been postponed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The date has been changed to Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. local time
Welcome to Henderson Water Utility’s Website.
This site contains information about Henderson, Kentucky’s Henderson Water Utility, the services we offer, and other information of interest to the community.
The Water and Sewer Commission meetings are normally held at the Bobby Gish Administrative Building located at 111 Fifth Street on the third Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. local time. Please call 270-826-2421 if you have any questions concerning the meetings.
Henderson is a “Combined Sewer System” community. In the older parts of the city, we have combined sewers that channel both sanitary and stormwater to the wastewater treatment plant when it rains. In newer parts of the city, we have a separate storm sewer system.
Learn more about Henderson’s Combined Sewer System
Learn more about Henderson’s Separate Sewer System:
2018 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORTS
for both the North and South Water Treatment Plants
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NORTH Water Treatment Plant
Serving the City of Henderson
and portions of Henderson County
2018 Henderson Water Utility North annual water quality report is available.
This report contains important information about your drinking water.
Please go to www.hkywater.org/ccr/north.pdf to view your 2018 annual water quality report or to request a paper copy call 270-826-2421.
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SOUTH Water Treatment Plant
Serving the City of Sebree, Beech Grove,
and portions of Henderson County
2018 Henderson Water Utility South annual water quality report is available.
This report contains important information about your drinking water.
Please go to www.hkywater.org/ccr/south.pdf to view your 2018 annual water quality report or to request a paper copy call 270-826-2421.