CAMPTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Campton Vice Mayor Jake Denniston is pushing back against a proposed water rate increase, arguing the city shouldn't raise prices while residents still can't drink their tap water.

"If you can't drink, it don't raise it," Denniston said about the water bill increase on the agenda for the next city council meeting.

The water quality problems in Wolfe County have persisted for months, with no significant improvement since December.

"A lot of people are upset with raising water bills and rightfully so, the water's not drinkable for many people," Denniston said.

Reports of discolored water are coming from a significant portion of the Wolfe County community, according to Denniston. The most affected areas include Pine Ridge, Rogers and Hazelgreen.

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