23-04-2025
$6 million water infrastructure project coming to Campton
CAMPTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The importance of water is no secret, not just from a drinking standpoint but also from an everyday use standpoint.
But in some Kentucky communities, water isn't easy to come by, especially good-quality water.
In Campton, Kentucky, $6 million is being invested in the city's water infrastructure.
City Council Member Jake Denniston said it is one of, if not the largest, water improvement projects in the city's history.
The goal of the project is to provide a solution to water shortage problems, improve water pressure and coloration, and help remove lead and asbestos.
With funding from the state and federal governments, the project is still in the early stages.
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Recognizing the need for change, Denniston campaigned on improving water quality in his run for city council last year.
He's excited about the lasting impact this project will have on the people he serves.
'This water infrastructure investment will provide for you, your grandchildren, your children, and people throughout our whole community,' Denniston explained. 'Conserving our own water supply here locally. Our water infrastructure plan intends to start getting water off the Cave Run Water Commission.'
The plan has already been approved by the city council and the mayor's office. Now it is in the environmental regulation phase.
Denniston hopes they will have a contract for the project locked up soon.
The main water source for the city of Campton is Campton Lake. While people can't swim or fish in the reservoir, it is a beautiful area to sit and take in nature.
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But if not taken care of, it won't be something for future generations to enjoy.
Which is why the Denniston and the rest of the city council are making sure the water infrastructure project will not only benefit the people but the lake, too.
Denniston said the city's investment will help conserve the water used from the lake, alleviating some of the strain the lake is put under.
The city will also explore a secondary water source from the Cave Run Water Commission. It's something Denniston feels won't be greatly opposed.
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'It's going to be hard for anyone to say that these investments are bad, especially when we're given the funding to get these investments,' Denniston detailed. 'So, I'm very happy with these investments. From what I've heard so far from my constituents and members of the community, there's very high approval of these investments. So, I don't think there's any opposition whatsoever.'
The project is expected to be completed by 2027.
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