Boil order lifted for Paducah Oaks Mall area | Events

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Paducah Water announced the boil water advisory for the Kentucky Oaks Mall area from Highway 60 to the Barkley Regional Airport; from Highway 62 at Olive Church Road to Fisher Road; from Cairo Road to the end of Noble Road and all areas between has been canceled as of 10:18 a.m. on Thursday, October 18.

Customers within the area affected can now be comfortable using tap water for all purposes.

According to Paducah Water, on Oct. 17 a boil water advisory was issued to customers in the affected area because of a main break and to be proactive in ensuring public health. Tests taken of the water from yesterday showed the water was/is safe and has no bacteriological problems. However, the advisory was issued as a precautionary measure due to the loss of pressure per state regulations. Paducah Water says they appreciate their customers' and apologize for the impact of the boil water advisory.

For more information, you can contact Keith Emmons, treatment plant superintendent, or Mindy Martin, water quality supervisor, at 270-442-2746.

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