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Category: History

From the Archives: William the Janitor

February 25, 2025

Louisville Water Tower is the site of landmark research on water filtration. This well-known photograph of George Warren Fuller and…

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Retiree Kept Water Flowing on the Other Side of the Country Too

February 5, 2025

Glennon Zelch worked to keep water flowing in Louisville for decades. He even helped resolve  an emergency that threatened to…

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25 Years Later: Launching LouisvilleWater.com and Remembering Y2K

December 31, 2024

1999 began one momentous IT initiative, the launch of LouisvilleWater.com, and ended with another- Y2K. LouisvilleWater.com launched May 3, 1999…

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Steam Enthusiasts Admire ‘Quiet Giant’ Up-close

November 7, 2024

The checklist for a wedding can be daunting in those final days leading up to “I Do”, especially when you’re…

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Drinking Water Week: Learn the History in Your Glass!

May 6, 2024

Louisville Water is raising a glass of Louisville Pure Tap® to celebrate Drinking Water Week. Every year, the American Water…

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40 Pounds, 400+ Roses, and Drops of Louisville Pure Tap®

May 3, 2024

A symbol for the Kentucky Derby has a Louisville Water connection. Each of the more than 400 roses in the…

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A Special Drink with a Shot of Pure Tap

May 2, 2024

What’s the secret to a memorable Kentucky Derby? Beyond cashing a big ticket, it may be this formula: one cocktail…

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Betting on a Good Business Decision: Louisville Water & Churchill Downs in 1874

April 30, 2024

As part of 502’sDay and the 150th Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is celebrating 150 years of Louisville businesses. That includes…

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Get Ready for Walking Wednesday!

April 26, 2024

While thousands of runners will race through the city on April 27 for the Kentucky Derby Festival mini/MARATHON, maybe you’re…

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Focusing on Affordability

April 4, 2024

Water is the anchor in a community. It’s time for the water sector to think differently about the people who…

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