Chemical spill not expected to impact water quality |
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Based on current data, Louisville Water does not believe the chemical spill on the Ohio River in northeast Ohio poses a risk to the quality of our drinking water. It is safe to drink.
Over the past few days, our scientists have looked at the size and location of the spill and calculated the travel time of the spill plume. They’re also looking at how we treat the spill if the plume reaches Louisville. Through conventional treatment and the use of powdered activated carbon, we can minimize any taste and odor concerns.
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Reaching out to future engineers |
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“When you go home at night, you feel good about what you do.”
That’s what Director of Engineering Jeremy Raney recently told a group of University of Louisville students about one of the benefits of working at Louisville Water.
The setting was an informal lunch at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. The students were members of the UofL American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter.
Jordan Basham, Louisville Water’s Director of Infrastructure Planning and Records, told the students that our company has a “culture of innovation.” Vice President Tim Kraus pointed out that because of this culture as well as an expanding number of large engineering projects and possible retirements in coming years, “there are going to be lots of opportunities, and we want to make sure you’re aware of us as an employer.”
In all, the Louisville Water engineers talked with the students for about an hour. The soon-to-be engineers seemed genuinely interested and asked a lot of questions about our projects and our company. Raney pointed out that our commitment to innovative engineering goes all the way back to the beginning of Louisville Water, and “we embrace our history.”
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Supporting Children's Dental Health Month |
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Louisville Water kicked off February, which is National Children’s Dental Health Month, with a visit to Baptist Health Louisville Child Development Center. Lori Cundiff, a supervisor at the center, said Louisville Water's presentation "had all of our children excited to go home and brush their teeth, and they were excited to tell their parents all about their new toothbrushes that were provided!” |
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Tapper obviously came to play as he took the field in WDRB in the Morning's Mascot Bowl XVI. Broadcast intermittently throughout the morning news last Friday, the bowl included more than a dozen mascots from area businesses and other organizations.
In a crucial play, Tapper took down an end zone-bound Truckie, the Two Men and a Truck mascot. Later, demonstrating his versatility as a player, Tapper served as a drum by kneeling down and letting teammates pound out a beat on his head as other mascots formed a conga line.
WDRB called Mascot Bowl XVI a clash of "foam, fur, and fury," and Tapper clearly turned in an MVP performance.
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Survey: What do you think about the Louisville Water Foundation? |
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Ten years ago, Louisville Water helped create the Louisville Water Foundation. Now, the Foundation is creating a long-term strategic plan. Part of that process includes surveying and assessing the landscape in which the Foundation operates. You’re invited to offer your perspective on the Foundation’s work through a confidential survey. Click the link for the survey and respond by Fri., Feb. 17. Look for updates on the Foundation’s work in an upcoming NewsLeaks. |
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We help make Louisville a top travel destination |
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A recent article in The Courier-Journal noted that Louisville was included in dozens of "best of" travel lists last year. Louisville Water plays a significant role in many of the events that bring tourists to the city, including concerts, festivals, local attractions, and the Kentucky Derby.
"Visitors probably don’t come just for the water," said Public Relations Specialist Kayla Hanak, "but with Louisville Water’s robust presence in this community, they’d be hard pressed not to notice it while they’re here.”
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It's American Heart Month
The number one cause of death for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking,
diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. Click the button for more information from Humana.
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