NOTICE
UPDATE…. 5/13/2024
During the week of May 13TH , 2024 smoke testing will be conducted in the following area:
MEMORIAL PARK, PARK AVE, FRANKLIN AVE, JACKSON ST, SMITH AVE, HAMILTON, AND VINE STREET
Testing will be performed between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. During this period, smoke may enter your residence or business due to faulty, internal plumbing. The smoke is not harmful or toxic to humans or pets.
Winchester Municipal Utilities (WMU) and the City of Winchester are currently under a Consent Decree to resolve violations of the clean water act. To resolve these claims, the city of Winchester and WMU are required to perform injunctive measures valued at over $ 79 million to eliminate 27 system – wide recurring sewer overflows that occur during or after significant rainfall events.
WMU, in accordance with the Consent Decree, is currently identifying sources of extraneous water entering the sanitary sewer collection through faulty pipes and unauthorized connections (i.e. sump pumps, downspouts, floor drains, etc.) During the week of May 6th, 2024 smoke testing will be conducted in the following area:
Washington, Jefferson, Vine, Jackson, Park, Mack Alley
Testing will be performed between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. During this period, smoke may enter your residence or business due to faulty, internal plumbing. The smoke is not harmful or toxic to humans or pets. However, should this occur, please contact a WMU Customer Service Representative.
In conclusion, WMU is committed to efficiently maintaining and operating its sanitary sewer system to reduce the negative impact on the environment in Winchester and Clark County, and to conform to requirements set forth in federal and state regulations. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (859) 744- 5434.
Respectfully,
Jeremiah Epperson
Supervisor Of Field Of Operations
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
4/25- The final traffic plan for the Flanagan-Madison Project was approved by the state yesterday and is currently being implemented. Phase 6 (A & B) are below and will impact the intersection of Main Street and Broadway. Unfortunately, the impact to traffic and parking will be significant during this Phase. The anticipated duration of Phase 6 (A and B) is 1.5 to 2 weeks. Again, we are very thankful for everyone’s patience and continue to ask for the same during this phase of the project. We are anxious and excited that the end of the project is near. Thank you Winchester and Clark County!!
4/22- As progress continues on the Flanagan-Madison Sewer Replacement Project, a new phase will begin in the coming days. Phase 8 will have a duration of 10-14 days and will include the replacement of the manhole at the intersection of Broadway Street and Highland Avenue. In order to replace this manhole, bypass pumping will be required. A summary of the project and traffic plan are below:
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that may be experienced during the construction operations. If you have questions, please call WMU at (859) 744-5434 weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call our office for instructions to apply!
- Director of Engineering and Operations
- Solid Waste Collectors/Drivers (CDL preferred but not required)
- Water and Wastewater Operations
- Water and Wastewater Plant Operators
- Mike Anderson, Chairman
- Jimmy Powell, Vice-Chairman
- John Omohundro, Treasurer
- William Baker, Secretary
- Billy Vanicek, Commissioner
- John H. Rompf, White, McCann & Stewart
- Hon. JoEllen Reed, Mayor, City of Winchester
- Kyle Raney, General Manager
- Jennifer Sparks, Director of Accounting & Finance
- Joy Lewis, Director of Administration
The WMU Commission meets will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday for the months of March April and May 2024 at 5:30 p.m., 150 North Main Street.
WMU participates in BUD (Before U Dig), the one-stop, underground utility locating service. Call BUD to have all underground utilities located.
One call “Before U Dig” will save you time, money, and problems down the road.