American Water Works : Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Customers in Brush Creek Area of Rockcastle County

NEWS RELEASE

Ellen Williams, External Affairs Specialist 859.268.6364 [e-mail]

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for

Customers in Brush Creek Area of

Rockcastle County

Lexington, Ky., (September 6, 2019) - A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for approximately 67 Kentucky American Water customers in the Brush Creek area of Rockcastle County. The advisory was issued as a precaution due to a water main break in the Mount Vernon water distribution system that feeds this area.

During a boil water advisory, it is recommended that customers boil for three minutes any tap water they intend to use for consumption, such as for drinking, cooking or making ice. After boiling water, customers should let the water cool before consuming it.

This precautionary advisory is in effect until further notice.

About Kentucky American Water

Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people. Visit www.kentuckyamwater.comand follow Kentucky American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,100 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to over 14 million people in 45 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.comand follow American Water on Twitter, Facebookand LinkedIn.

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