✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 4, 2026

Smithland suffers second water line break; Boil Water Advisory in effect

Kentucky · Last checked September 1, 2026 7:48 am

westkentuckystar.com reported a boil water advisory affecting Kentucky. The notice was lifted on September 4, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationKentucky
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 24, 2026
LiftedSeptember 4, 2026
Reported bywestkentuckystar.com https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNVlhLZTZQSHg3a0t1eHBOTEpDcmlMVVB0UUNiU0VONjNxMFlDZ2VxdWdFa1hCUWFnVldDaHM1WG13ZWxuN3g3Uk82LXhRc1ZmaFNwWHFINHVNalJQTkgwVlkxQU5ad0g5dkJTUTBqd2Jhb05iQzdaRmI5dG42b0NTbXRDOGVVcjcwTDNZRmZSdTdvdV9BMlE4eFE1QW00MWM?oc=5

Details from the source

Notice for , reported by West Kentucky Star. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

westkentuckystar.com

Notice for , reported by West Kentucky Star. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Kentucky still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 4, 2026.

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