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Water discoloration said to be soap, not antifreeze

While the neon green color that leaked into Town Creek on New Year's Day had the appearance of antifreeze, it is reported to have been a type of soap used by the Carwash near the corner of Campbellsville and Fairground Streets which turns the water color green.

The report of the leak was made by the Carwash to Frankfort so that an MSDS sheet will be available to the city. The environmental response team, division of water, Frankfort, is investigating.

Columbia Adair Utilities District reports that this Town Creek water is not part of our drinking water system.


Anything that leaks into the creek cannot get into the water system because it is pulled directly from Green River Reservoir. The creek water is not used for our drinking water.

The situation was reported and will be monitored.


This story was posted on 2026-01-04 01:37:46
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Green color in water behind Columbia carwash on N 55



2026-01-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from a concerned citizen to Columbia Magazine.
A concerned Citizen sent this photo to Columbia Magazine just after 3pmCT with a note that said, "concerned ccitizen of Columbia here, have you heard anything as to why the Town Creek is neon green?"

Mayor Hoots responded immediately and checked with Adam Darnell at the Utilities District. He told her "the car wash had a leak, the Utilities District is aware of it and it is being dealt with." If any water alerts come in from CAUD, we’ll post them immediately and link to this photo.

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