HWU, HCWD issues boil water advisory after water main break at corner of Fifth Street and Heilman Avenue

Henderson Water Utility has issued a boil water advisory for a broad area on the east end of Henderson due to a water main break. Approximately 1,093 customers are affected.

The break is being repaired now at the corner of 5th Street and Heilman Avenue near H&K Outdoor Power.

The affected area is generally defined as beginning at the corner of Heilman Avenue, following the railroad tracks to the Kentucky State Police post, continuing east to Bent Creek subdivision, and then north around the Highlander subdivision, before returning to the corner of Heilman Ave. All customers in the affected area are under this Advisory.

The following schools are specifically included in this advisory – East Heights Elementary School, Henderson County High School, and North Middle School

Please refer to the map below for a visual representation of the affected areas.

All water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and giving to pets must be boiled for at least one full minute before using.

The advisory will remain in effect until water samples test clean, which is typically 24 hours after the break is fixed. HWU said it will post a notice when it is safe to return to normal use.

HWU said it appreciates your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact HWU at 270-826-2824.

Henderson County Water District has also issued a boil water advisory for about 150 customers. This boil water advisory is connected to the 5^th Street water main break.

The boil water advisory affects customers in the following areas:

• All of the Happy Acres subdivision (including all of Schuette Lane, all of Autumn Lane., all of March Lane, all of Meadow Lane, and all of Old Knoblick Road)
• 2698 to 3880 Smith Staples Road
• All customers on U.S. 41-S from the 425 bypass to 10178 U.S. 41-S, which is:  9130 to 10178 U.S. 41-S.

HWU is working on a large water main break that affected water pressure supplying this area in the county system.

Customers in these areas are advised to boil their water until further notice. If you have any questions, please call the Henderson County Water District office during business hours at 270-826-9802.