The Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) News and Updates page provides customers detailed information on all pertinent happenings regarding FPB including, boil water advisories, network negotiations, outage reports and more.
The Frankfort Plant Board has had to schedule a power outage on Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Big Eddy area. The outage is necessary to make permanent repairs to electric lines over the Kentucky River that were damaged during a storm last Wednesday.
The outage will affect all of Big Eddy, Big Eddy Beach Rd. and Travis Circle.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
As some local businesses may be reopening after weeks of little to no water use, it is important to take measures to ensure that plumbing and fixtures are prepared to provide fresh water. While water quality past the meter is the responsibility of the customer, the Frankfort Plant Board offers the following tips for water system maintenance in buildings:
Flush your building’s water system. The purpose of flushing is to replace all water inside building piping with fresh water.
Flush hot and cold water through all points of use (e.g., showers, sink faucets).
Begin flushing at a tap closest to where the water enters the building, and then move out through the building.
Flush cold-water taps until the water is cool to the touch.
Flush hot-water taps until the water is hot.
If the building contains multiple floors or wings, flushing may need to occur in segments. Flush from the bottom floor up to the top floor.
Flush all water fountains, bottle filling stations, ice makers, eyewash stations and any other water-containing devices.
Ensure your water heater is properly maintained and the temperature is correctly set
Determine if your manufacturer recommends draining the water heater after a prolonged period of disuse. Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions or by professionals.
Make sure that your water heater is set to at least 120°F
If your business includes decorative water features, such a fountains, or hot tubs and spas, clean and disinfect them per manufacturer recommendations.
Please direct any questions to Brian Bourne with FPB’s Water Distribution Department at 502-352-4432.
The full Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system.html.
The electric service interruption that had affected portions of the east side of Frankfort has been resolved and service has been restored. Thank you for your patience while our electric department personnel worked to fix the problem as quickly and safely as possible.
The Frankfort Plant Board is currently experiencing an interruption in electric service in areas on the east side of Frankfort. Areas affected include Westover Road, Forest Hill Drive, and Eastwood Shopping Center. FPB electric department personnel are on the scene and working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
FPB is experiencing scattered outages throughout town due to the weather. Electric crews have been dispatched and will restore power as quickly and as safely as possible.
The boil water advisory for the area of 500 to 529 Pawnee Trail has been lifted.
On Monday 4/6/2020, there will be an interruption of water service from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. in the following areas: 500 to 529 Pawnee Trail Immediately following there will be a Boil Water Advisory. A vigorous boil for at least two minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews replacing a hydrant. This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted. If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372. Frankfort Plant Board Water Dept. ~
4-06-2020 / 10:23 AM
The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board is notifying you that the Division of Water of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has now canceled the Boil Water Advisory. This Advisory was issued 3/31/20 due to the loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break. The area affected was: · 23,33,43,53 Springhill Ct If you should have any questions or problems with normal service or water quality please call 352-4372 FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD WATER DEPT. ~
4-01-2020 / 3:06 PM
Boil Water Advisory Date: 3/31/2020 The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area: · 23,33,43,53 Springhill Ct A vigorous boil, is recommended for at least two minutes. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break. This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the effected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted. If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372 FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD WATER DEPT. ~
The wide spread electric service interruption affecting the areas of Cold Harbor, College Park, Maryland Avenue, Glenn’s Creek Road, and Big Eddy has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as our electric crews worked to get service restored to all affected.
