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Great news — the city’s boil water advisory has been lifted! Water service has been fully restored, and all required test results have come back clean. Below are tips that can be taken but make sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions. To ensure your water systems are safe and functioning properly, please follow these important steps: […]

Recent Update 10-14-25 The City of Herculaneum is no long under a boil order, see update here. ——– Original Post 10-10-25 What Happened Earlier this week, a significant water line break caused low pressure across the city’s water system. As a precaution, a boil order was issued for all residents. This is a standard public […]

Last year, our city voted to transfer our local court to the Jefferson County Circuit Court—a change that will save the city $100,000 to $150,000 annually in expenses. During this transition, we discovered that our court records had not been properly digitized or accounted for since 1972. To complete the process, every single document had […]

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Attention, City of Herculaneum residents! Starting the week of January 13, 2025, there will be changes to our trash and recycling collection schedules. Here’s what you need to know: Trash Collection Changes: Residents in the highlighted area on the map will transition from Friday service to Tuesday service. This change will take effect starting Tuesday, […]

Important changes are coming to your trash and recycling collection schedule! Starting the week of January 13, 2025, Waste Connections will implement route changes to improve service levels by strategically balancing workloads. Key Updates: Recycling: The city will now be split into two areas for alternating collection Mondays. Providence and Stonewater: Serviced every other Monday […]

For 17 consecutive years, the City of Herculaneum has proudly held the designation of Tree City USA, a recognition awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious title honors our community’s unwavering commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. Tree City USA status reflects Herculaneum’s dedication to maintaining and enhancing our public tree resources. Through […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: You’re Invited! Community Meetings with Open Houses EPA is hosting four separate events about protecting communities from lead hazards at Superfund sites in historic mining areas. We hope you can attend one! Join EPA and partner agency representatives to ask your questions and learn about: EPA’s updated guidance for lead in soil Site […]

The City of Herculaneum is incredibly proud to honor three brave teenage girls who demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a near-drowning incident at a local pool.  These young women were recognized at City Hall on Monday, August 26th for their life-saving actions. In addition to their well-deserved recognition, each of them received  check […]