Liberty Mayor Sam Haadad is urging residents to continue conserving water as Lake Liberty drops to 18 feet below its normal level.
In a social media post Sunday, Haadad said drought conditions have persisted for 16 months, creating increasingly difficult conditions for the city’s water supply. His update comes as very dry conditions continue across our area.
Haadad said the Kentucky Division of Water approved an additional pump on Tuesday, October 20th, capable of moving two-and-a-half million gallons of water per day.
The pump and 12-inch piping were ordered Friday, October 23rd, at an estimated cost of $600,000. Work is expected to begin within seven to ten days.
According to the mayor, the two pumps together will allow the city to move as much as three million gallons a day during rainy periods to help compensate for dry days.
Haadad thanked Don and Cindy Cravens, along with Steve Spears and the Spears family, for allowing access to their property to install the lines.
He encouraged residents to conserve as much water as possible until conditions improve. (photo credit: City of Liberty)
