Paducah Water

Forever chemicals or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are human-made substances that come from substances like Teflon, non-stick coating, some cosmetics, carpets and various industrial products. Some PFAS can take hundreds of years to break down naturally. Exposure has been linked to increased cancer risks, developmental delays in children, hormone interference and other issues.

A western Kentucky utility is continuing to monitor the Ohio River for potentially harmful chemicals spilled into the waterway after a train derailed in Ohio earlier this month.

Paducah Water is planning to construct a nearly two-mile water main beginning this summer from its plant on North Eighth Street to Kentucky Avenue. The…

Paducah Water’s board has approved a $250,000 study that will look into the feasibility of a new riverbank filtration system.Paducah Water general manager…

Water containing pollutants from a chemical spill in West Virginia is making its way down the Ohio River, causing water treatment plants throughout…

The City of Paducah could face serious issues with its recycling capabilities in the near future. During a workshop Tuesday, Greater Paducah…