LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Bardstown declared a "water shortage emergency" Wednesday evening.
According to a statement, the Bardstown Water Treatment Plant had a "weather-related equipment failure" Wednesday morning. This caused a reduction in their ability to treat water for delivery.
This is a water shortage emergency status 2.
"Our staff is working diligently to remediate the situation," the city said in a statement.
Officials are asking for all non-essential water uses to be reduced for the time being. Residents are also asked to conserve water the best they can.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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