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Throughout most of the county wells drilled in valley bottoms are adequate for domestic use. Yields to wells become progressively less on hillsides and ridges, although some wells drilled on ridges produce enough water for domestic use. Generally wells on broad ridges produce more water than wells on narrow ridges or hilltops. Most wells drilled in the valley bottoms are completed in limestone and produce hard water, often with noticeable amounts of iron. On hillsides and ridges wells are often completed in sandstone and contain soft to moderately hard water, with noticeable amounts of iron. Salty water may be found at depths greater than 100 feet below the level of the Kentucky River. A few springs supply enough water for domestic use. Most springs yield less than 5 gal/min except limestone springs that occur near stream level often produce 100 gal/min or greater. |
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