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Who would come to Louisville from Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Ohio to see the Louisville Water Tower? This group of elected leaders and community leaders.
The group came to Louisville for more than just the water (although we think that’s reason enough). They were part of the National League of Cities (NLC) Summer Board and Leadership Meeting, held in Louisville July 8-10.
Louisville hosted the meeting with Louisville Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer as the current NLC president. Attendees including Metro Council members Jennifer Chappell and Anthony Piagentini discussed issues like affordability, housing, and economic growth that impact their communities.
“Louisville Water is not only a critical part of the foundational infrastructure of our city by supplying us with clean drinking water, it is also a beautiful part of our history through their museum and historic tower,” Councilman Piagentini said.
“This was my first tour of the facility, and I was in awe of the work that Louisville Water does and has done for over 150 years to serve this community.”
His favorite part of the tour was standing next to the historic steam water pump and imagining it in operation with its “massive flywheels.”
“Although we have far more sophisticated electrical pump systems now, the steam pump was really an engineering marvel to witness,” Piagentini said.
The Louisville Water Tower visit was part of the group’s tour of Louisville landmarks. On the tour, attendees learned about our unique branding for tap water and the marketing we do for economic development. They saw firsthand the depth of our source (the Ohio River) and learned the value of research in protecting water quality.
The blue sky backdrop for pictures was also a memorable moment. “I had no idea water infrastructure could be this beautiful,” one attendee announced.
Louisville Water frequently hosts tours at the WaterWorks Museum. Visit LouisvilleWaterTower.com to schedule a group tour of your own.
Pure Tap pro tip: Add a water tasting to your experience to gain a better understanding of the science and water quality that goes into every glass.
