MUPB News & Awards

On 10/31/24, MUPB received waters from the Licking River that contained excessively high levels of dissolved manganese and iron from our source water, which can be typical for this time of year.  It is a naturally occurring mineral found in groundwater, soil, rocks and surface water.    The MUPB treatment plant uses a chemical process to oxidize and then filter out this mineral but can be difficult to treat when levels spike. 

Due to this event, manganese levels from the water treatment plant exceeded the State’s Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level of 0.05 mg/l for a short period of time.    As a result, brown water was distributed in our system.  This does not pose a health threat but staining of household plumbing/fixtures or clothes can occur.  We have since adjusted the treatment process to correct this issue and are now producing water that meets the Secondary MCL for manganese.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 606-784-5538

Boil Water Advisory for Customers in the area of Old 801 North and Old US 60 in Farmers has been lifted

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for customers in the area of Old 801 North and Old US 60 in Farmers, due to a water line break. Customers are advised to boil drinking water until samples can be taken and evaluated.

The Boil Water Advisory for customers on 801 South, from Fish Hatchery to Carpenter’s Place, and 826, from 801 to the dam, has been lifted

A Boil Water Advisory for Customers on 801 South, from Fish Hatchery to Carpenter’s Place, and 826, from 801 to the dam, due to a water line break. Customers are advised to boil drinking water until samples can be taken and evaluated.

The Boil Water Advisory for residents of Pine Ridge Apartments has been lifted

The Boil Water Advisory for customers at 760 McBrayer Rd. (mobile home park) and Roxanne St. has been lifted

A Boil Water Advisory is in place for residents of Pine Ridge Apartments, due to a water line break. Customers are advised to boil drinking water until samples can be taken and evaluated.

A Boil Water Advisory is in place for customers at 760 McBrayer Rd. (mobile home park) and Roxanne St., due to a water line break. Customers are advised to boil drinking water until samples can be taken and evaluated.