Officials investigating Big Spring water issue near Upton

Officials are investigating an area water issue.

According to a press release from Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul’s office, the Kentucky Emergency Response Team and the Kentucky Division of Water are investigating to determine the source and substance of contamination of Big Spring in the Upton area.

The judge/executive’s office says: “There is confidence that no drinking water is affected, and no public health warnings are in effect.”

Concerns about well water should be directed to the Kentucky Division of Water at 502-564-3410.