Water line repair underway in Harrodsburg

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WKYT) — Update: The city of Harrodsburg confirmed in a social media post that water service has been restored following the rupture of a major service line.

Repairs have begun after a major water line rupture in Harrodsburg.

According to a social media post from the city of Harrodsburg, the line has been uncovered, and repairs are underway.

The city is backfilling water lines from Danville so customers may have service, but they may experience low water pressure.

Updates will be forthcoming.

The city of Harrodsburg is calling for residents to stop all non-essential water use after a major water line ruptured.

In a social media post, the city said water reserves are depleting rapidly and crews are actively working on repairs.

In another social media post, the North Mercer Water District said the line break is a 12″ line that pumps raw water from the Kentucky River to their treatment plant.

North Mercer has moved all customers to other water sources such as the city of Danville and South Anderson Water District.

Customers may experience low water pressure and are asked to conserve water, according to North Mercer.

The city listed several required immediate actions to do so:

• Stop all non-essential water use

• Do not water lawns or wash cars

• Avoid running washing machines and dishwashers

• Do not fill bathtubs or vessels

• Turn off automatic irrigation systems

• Limit showers to under two minutes