In April 2019 members of the ORSWA planning committee took a tour of the Meldahl Hydroelectric Facility in Augusta, Kentucky. The dam was constructed through a joint venture between the City of Hamilton (Ohio) and American Municipal Power (AMP). AMP, a non-profit corporation, serves as a joint action agency for a consortium of electric generating…
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Safeguarding your drinking water Millions of people living in near the Ohio River are provided with safe drinking water every day. Meeting emerging challenges and ensuring a reliable supply for the future, requires vigilance and cooperation. By undertaking a collaborative approach, the Ohio River Source Water Alliance (ORSWA), helps to ensure that people’s most basic…
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Authorities on Wednesday confirmed that a large amount of a liquid chemical fertilizer spilled in the Ohio River at Cincinnati, potentially threatening drinking water and aquatic life. But there was no immediate risk to drinking water in Louisville. And Louisville Water Co. spokeswoman Kelley Dearing Smith said the company was confident in its ability to…
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