LIBERTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Liberty is nearly two weeks into mandatory water restrictions as the city faces a water shortage emergency.
The mayor said plans have been finalized and approved for a new pipeline that could help address the shortage.
Pipeline construction
Construction of an 8,000-foot pipeline from the Green River to Lake Liberty could begin as early as next week, Mayor Sam Haddad said.
“As fast as we can. As soon as we can, too. Supposedly pump 300,000 gallons a day,” Haddad said.
The water is intended to help replenish Lake Liberty, which has been dropping to critically low levels because of drought, increased demand over the years and other issues.
“Have to have it. We will do whatever it takes. Make sure, get it done. Lord willing, we will be alright,” Haddad said.
Businesses adapt
Some businesses have found ways to remain open without using city water.
Safari Falls Car Wash has a 5,000-gallon tank and hauls water in from other counties.
“I have grown up in Liberty all my life and the ironic thing is we have had waist high water probably up to here, on our business 3 times in the last 10 years. So now we are dealing with a drought which, usually we are worried about keeping water out,” said Dakota Hoskins of Safari Falls Car Wash.
Haddad said the city wants to help businesses stay alfoat.
“We don’t want to shut down any businesses. We want to keep life going. Keep things moving. Do well,” he said.
Bottled water distribution
Some organizations are also working to provide bottled water. The VFW post in Casey County will begin handing out water at 8 a.m. Monday, June 29.
The mayor said conservation will still be required as long as the water shortage emergency is in effect.
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