Grayson County Water District

GRAYSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT QUALITY REPORT FOR YEAR 2017

The Grayson County Water District began with a visionary group led by Edwin Nichols in 1969, who recognized the need for safe, affordable water for rural Grayson County residents. The Fiscal Court officially established the district under KRS 74.010, and by 1974, water service began with Warren RECC managing operations.

Growth remained steady through the 1990s, with the district maintaining its partnership with Warren RECC while other districts separated. This decision proved crucial for GCWD's future development. The following years saw rapid expansion through new line extensions and increased service connections.

As demand grew beyond what Leitchfield Municipal Utilities could supply, the Water Board decided to build its own treatment facility. In July 2002, the Edwin Nichols Water Treatment Facility opened at Rough River Lake, ensuring long-term water supply independence.

Between 2002-2015, growth slowed while regulatory challenges increased. To address stricter disinfection byproduct regulations, the district implemented Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment and Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection in 2013, exceeding regulatory requirements and creating barriers against emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals and algae toxins.

In 2016, Warren RECC unexpectedly terminated their operations contract. The Water District Board determined that staff could operate independently while maintaining service quality without increasing water rates. By March 2018, GCWD opened its new office at 21 Shull White Road in Leitchfield, continuing its mission of providing safe, clean, affordable water.

Source water assessment shows that activities upstream from Rough River Lake could potentially impact water quality. High concern areas include agricultural operations where herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals might accidentally enter the water source. The overall Susceptibility Rating is Moderate. Complete assessment reports are available at the Grayson County Water Treatment Plant.

All drinking water, including bottled water, may contain small amounts of contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate health risks. For more information, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Water sources (tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or underground, it dissolves natural minerals, sometimes radioactive materials, and substances from human or animal activity. Potential contaminants include microbes from sewage plants and septic systems, inorganic compounds from runoff or industrial processes, pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, organic chemicals from industrial processes, and naturally occurring radioactive materials.

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