Nearly four miles of new 24-inch water line will improve service and prepare for future demand
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — A major water project is now underway in Nicholasville to help the City meet the needs of a growing community.
The City of Nicholasville is installing about 20,000 feet — nearly four miles — of new 24-inch water line. The line will run between the City’s water treatment plant at the Kentucky River and Nicholasville.
The new line runs parallel with the City’s existing water lines, which are being left in place. Together, they will allow more treated water to move from the plant into the City’s water system and storage tanks.
“This is the kind of infrastructure most people may never think about, but it is essential to a growing community,” said Public Utilities Director Bob Amato. “The new transmission line will allow us to move a much greater volume of water more efficiently, improve the operation of our overall system and give us the capacity to serve Nicholasville well into the future.”
Nicholasville’s water treatment plant can currently treat 7 million gallons of water each day. The system supplies water to nearly the entire county with about 14,500 retail customers, along with two wholesale water customers, Jessamine-South Elkhorn Water District and Jessamine County Water District No. 1.
The new, 24-inch line will allow more water to move through the system at one time is designed to support future pumping capacity of up to 12 million gallons per day.
The project is also expected to refill the City’s water storage tanks more efficiently. That can improve how the system operates and help support water quality.
The new line is part of a long-term plan for Nicholasville’s water system. For many years, City leaders have planned improvements in stages as the community has grown.
“Growth brings opportunities, but it also brings responsibility,” Mayor Alex Carter said. “Our job is to look beyond what Nicholasville needs today and make sure our roads, utilities, public safety services and other infrastructure are prepared for the community we are becoming. This project is a good example of the City making that investment proactively rather than waiting until capacity becomes a problem.”
That planning is especially important as Nicholasville and Jessamine County continue to attract new residents and businesses.
A strong and reliable water system is needed for new homes, businesses and industry. It is also important during times when water use is especially high.
When the project is complete, the 24-inch line will become an important part of Nicholasville’s water system. It will also give the City room to meet greater demand as future water improvements are made.
“This isn’t simply about installing a larger pipe,” Amato said. “It’s about making sure the entire system can continue to serve our customers reliably as Nicholasville grows. We are building for what we know we need today while creating the capacity we will need tomorrow.”
The water line is one of several ways the City is investing in the infrastructure Nicholasville needs as it grows. Those investments include water, wastewater, electric, transportation and public safety improvements.
Together, they help the City provide reliable services today while preparing for the needs of tomorrow.