Advisories - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

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Division of Water works with partners to issue a variety of advisories that not only help protect human health and animal health, but also provide information on water availability and drought status. Explore the sites below for more information about advisories that may affect you.

Boil Water Advisory

Search for your local health department contact information (toward bottom of page) to find out more about boil water advisories that affect your area

Drought and Water Shortage

Review drought and water shortage advisories in your area using the Kentucky Drought Viewer

Fish Advisory

View consumption advisories that caution citizens about potential health problems that may result from eating fish caught statewide as well as from a particular water body

Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory

Algal toxins are sometimes present at unsafe levels. Learn more about the water in your area by using the Harmful Algal Bloom Viewer

Swimming Advisory

View swimming advisories that affect your area

Water Health PortalUse the Water Health Portal to determine the status of surface water near you

For more information contact:
water@ky.gov

Advisories Division of Water

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