A water treatment company is locating in Leitchfield.
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Water Solutions Unlimited Inc. (WSU) will invest $3 million to build a facility in Grayson County. The investment will create “eight on-site, full-time jobs and four remote positions.”
The new facility will increase the capacity to blend and manufacture chemicals needed to combat dirty water and corrosion, officials said. The Camby, Indiana-based company also sells phosphates and other chemicals that improve water quality.
Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller was enthusiastic as he welcomed new industry to the city.
“The city of Leitchfield is excited to have Water Solutions Unlimited locating a new facility in our community,” Miller said. “This facility will provide additional jobs and growth for our community. The city is excited to help in this endeavor.”
Grayson County Judge-Executive Kevin Henderson also applauded WSU’s move to the community.
“It is with great pleasure to welcome a company like Water Solutions Unlimited to Grayson County, Kentucky,” Henderson stated. “As judge-executive and on behalf of the Grayson County Fiscal Court, we would like to welcome WSU and we are looking forward to working with them in the future.”
Grayson County Industrial Foundation President William Thomason said WSU will be a real asset to Grayson County.
“It is a tremendous honor to welcome an experienced company like Water Solutions Unlimited to our community,” Thomason said. “The Grayson County Industrial Foundation would like to take this opportunity to welcome WSU and we are confident that they will be a proven asset to Leitchfield and Grayson County.”
WSU was founded in 1987 around blended phosphates and became known for its knowledge in helping municipalities meet lead and copper standards. In the 1990s, WSU started blending its own phosphates. In the early 2000s, the company began helping municipalities with EPA-mandated Disinfection by Products limits. This eventually led to WSU selling specialty products from other manufacturers.
“We are so excited to get down to Leitchfield and work with the community,” WSU President Mike Ricks said. “WSU primarily works with cities to provide phosphates for drinking and wastewater, and we’re excited to be servicing Kentucky.”
For more information on Water Solutions Unlimited, visit GetWSU.com.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
