A number of Northern Kentucky Water District customers will soon receive a notification by mail regarding their water service line material. The required notification is issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Lead and Copper Rule. “These notifications will alert the owner whether their service line material is lead, galvanized downstream from lead, […]
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$4.1 million project will bring water service to unserved households
A $4.1 million expansion project by the Northern Kentucky Water District, carried out in partnership with the Kenton County Fiscal Court, aims to expand water service access to 61 previously unserved households throughout Kenton County. The project is set to begin this month. “Every project we undertake is guided by our commitment to safe, sustainable […]
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$5.5M project expands public water access in Campbell County
Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
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As winter approaches, here are some tips to prevent frozen pipes
As the winter season approaches, the Northern Kentucky Water District is reminding people to take action to prevent frozen and burst pipes. The types of pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to an announcement from […]
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Is lead connecting your house to the water main?
Though lead pipes have been outlawed in the United States since 1986, many older homes in the region may still have lead service lines connecting their properties to the water main. This is sometimes true, even if the building’s owners have long since replaced all of the lead pipes in their households. That’s why the […]
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Traffic on Dayton Pike to be impacted by water line project
The Northern Kentucky Water District is replacing a water line under Dayton Pike next month, which will cause traffic delays and road closures. The work is expected to start on Aug. 4. According to the city, over the past couple of years, the water district has made several repairs to the existing water main that […]
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Everything you need to know about Newport’s $11.7 million water main replacement project
A massive water main replacement project will begin in Newport later this summer. “This is the largest water main replacement project that we have done in the city of Newport ever,” President and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Water District Lindsey Rechtin told the Newport Board of Commissioners on Monday. The roughly $11.7 million project […]
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Fort Mitchell to begin fire hydrant testing
Fort Mitchell Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing rounds in April or May. They aim to test every hydrant annually for clogs and other malfunctions. Fort Mitchell Fire Department Chief Dave Slusser explained more about hydrant testing purposes and methods to LINK nky. “Hydrants need to deliver enough water at the right […]
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NKY Water District honored for workplace safety
The Northern Kentucky Water District has been honored for workplace safety for the 13th year in a row. Called the 2024 Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance, or KEMI, Destiny Award, the honor recognizes employers who consistently manage a formal workplace safety program and effectively implement training measures. “We are proud to have received this award for […]
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NKY Water District responds to nearly 100 calls in 1 day to keep water running
While the region dealt with its third consecutive day of sub-zero temperatures, the Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) said it handled around 100 complaints. NKWD told LINK’s media partner WCPO 9 they received 97 calls in a single day, more than half of the 175 calls into the utility since the start of 2025. That […]