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DOW Permit ID:	KY0820369	View DOW SDWIS Report
DOW Permit Type:	Drinking Water (PWSID)	DLG SPGE Information
DOW Permit Name:	Meade County Water District
WRIS System Name:	Meade County Water District

System Type:	Community	Water Source Type:	Surface Water Purchaser
ADD ID:	LTADD	Primary County:	Meade	DOW FieldOffice:	Louisville
River Basin(s): WTP:		Distribution:	Lower Ohio-Salt	ADD WMC Contact:	Izzy Miller
Permit Dates:Issued:	08-01-1987	Expires:		Inactivated:

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Primary Facility Information
This is a treatment facility. This is a maintenance facility.
Facility Name:	Meade County Water District Offices
Facility Contact:	Brett Pyles
Facility Phone:	270∙422∙5006
Facility Addr1:	1003 Armory Place
Facility Addr2:
Facility City, State Zip:	Brandenburg , KY 40108
Date Last Modified:	01.24.2023

System Management Entity Information
Entity Name:	Meade County Water District
Office Phone:	270∙422∙5006 Fax: 270∙422∙5068
Office Address 1:	1003 Armory Place
Office Address 2:
Office City, State Zip:	Brandenburg , KY 40108

System Management Contact Information
Contact Type	Contact Name	Title	EMail
¹Operations Contact:	Brett Pyles	Manager	bpyles@meadecountywater.com
²Business Contact:	Chad Sipes	Operations Manager	csipes@meadecountywater.com
Manager:	Brett Pyles	Manager	bpyles@meadecountywater.com

¹ Person responsible for physical infrastructure operations.

² Person responsible for billing and financial operations.

Date System Management Last Modified: 03.13.2023

Entity Information
Entity Type:	Water District (KRS 74)
Entity Name:	Meade County Water District
PSC Group ID:	25305
Office EMail:	bpyles@meadecountywater.com
Web URL:	meadecountywater.com
Office Phone:	270-422-5006	Fax:

Entity Address Information
	Mail Address	Physical Address
Address Line 1:	1003 Armory Place
Address Line 2:
City, State Zip:	Brandenburg , KY 40108

Entity Contact Information
Contact Type	Name	Title	EMail	Phone	Cell
Business Contact:	Brett Pyles	Manager	bpyles@meadecountywater.com	270-422-5006
Authorized Official:	Doug Cornett	Water District Chairperson	wcornett@bbtel.com	270-422-5006

Information Source:	Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Date Last Modified:	09.08.2023

System Statistics
Date Established:		05.10.1983
Employees:		12
Does this system:
(a)	Produce water?	No
(b)	Have wholesale customers?	Yes
(c)	Purchase water?	Yes
What is the cost per 4,000 gallons of finished water for:
(a)	Municipal system, customers within the municipality:	$50.23
(b)	Municipal system, customers outside the municipality:
(c)	Non-municipal system, all customers:	$50.23
Date of Last Rate Adjustment:		02.01.2025

System Demographics

Demographic Type	Population	Households
Directly Serviceable:	18,042	7,135
Indirectly Serviceable:	2,074	837
Total Serviceable:	20,116	7,972

Counties directly serviceable by this system: 3

MHI Basis:

County Name	Service Connections	Serviceable Population	Serviceable Households	Med HH Income	MHI MOE
Breckinridge		2	1	$ 49,776	$ 8,497
Hardin		79	27	$ 100,052	$ 26,155
Meade	5,744	17,961	7,107	$ 71,187	$ 16,577
Totals / Weighted Average	5,744	18,042	7,135	$ 71,294	$ 16,613

Population and household counts are based on a proximity analysis of relevant service lines to census block boundaries published for the 2020 Census DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) dataset.

Med HH Income (MHI) Source is from the American Community Survey 2019-2023 5 Yr Estimates (Table B19013) for the service area of this system.

MHI MOE = Med HH Income Margin of Error.

Comments:

3.24.2025: Updated fee schedule.

Date Last Modified: 03.24.2025

Providers that sell water to this system:

Seller DOW Permit ID	Seller Name	Water Type	Ann. Vol. (MG)	Cost		Interconnects
Seller DOW Permit ID	Seller Name	Water Type	Ann. Vol. (MG)	Raw	Fin	Perm	Seas	Emer
KY0470393	Hardin County Water District No. 1	F	406.103		$3.40	3	0	0
	Totals and Weighted Averages		406.103		$3.40	3	0	0

Providers that purchase water from this system:

Purchaser DOW Permit ID	Purchaser Name	Water Type	Ann. Vol. (MG)	Cost		Interconnects			Serviceable
Purchaser DOW Permit ID	Purchaser Name	Water Type	Ann. Vol. (MG)	Raw	Fin	Perm	Seas	Emer	Population	Households	MHI
KY0820641	Doe Valley Utilities, Inc.	F	71.496		$6.33	1	0	0	2,074	837
	Totals and Weighted Averages		71.496		$6.33	1	0	0	2,074	837	$0

− MG = Million Gallons
− Water Types: R = Raw Water, F = Finished Water, B = Both Raw and Finished Water
− Cost Categories: Raw = Raw Untreated Water, Fin = Finished Treated Water
− Raw and Finished costs are per 1,000 gallons.
− Interconnect Types: Perm = Permanent, Seas = Seasonal, Emer = Emergency

Production Statistics:

	WRIS	SDWIS MOR
Total Annual Vol. Produced (MG):
Total Annual Vol. Purchased (MG):	406.103	426.430
Total Annual Vol. Provided (MG):	406.103	426.430
Estimated Annual Water Loss:	9%	16%

Customers and Usage:

Customer Type	Cust. Count	WRIS Usage (MG)	SDWIS MOR Usage (MG)
Wholesale:	1	71.496	57.826
Residential:	5,646	240.538
Commercial:	95	7.188
Institutional:
Industrial:
Other:	2	4.571
Total Customers:	5,744
Flushing, Maint. & Fire Protection:		47.685
Total Water Usage:		371.478

Water Supply Info and Comments:

Water supply inadequacies during normal operating conditions:

Operating at 80% capacity. Normal when volume at 1.1. When we get to 1.4 it becomes difficult.

Water supply inadequacies during drought operating conditions:

None noted. Subject to availability from HCWD #1.

Planning Comments:

MCWD has completed a new connection with HCWD#1 and has recently switched over to purchasing all wholesale water from them (includes switch to chloramine treated water).

Date System Planning Info Last Modified: 04.02.2025

WMC Site Visit - Survey Information
Site Visit / Survey Date:	03.24.2025
Survey Admin:	Jeff Noel, Greg Padgett, Ava Oljeski
Principal Respondent:	Brett Pyles
Other Respondent(s):

Survey Comments:

Updated customers and usage. 
Discussed project's progress and those that have been constructed.

Some Data will be sent after meeting.

Date Survey Info Last Modified: 04.01.2025

Water
LinesWater
TanksPump
Stations

Assessment Area:

Size
(inches)

Material

Decade
Constructed

Length
(LF)

Condition
Code

Performance
Code

Priority
Code

Project Profile

Up to 2	PE	Unknown	2,800
Up to 2	PVC	Unknown	3,053
Up to 2	PVC	2000	5,921
Up to 2	UNKNOWN	Unknown	680
3	PVC	Unknown	2,849
3	PVC	1980	5,638
3	PVC	2000	7,052
4	PVC	Unknown	25,067
4	PVC	1980	54,932
4	PVC	2000	46,804
4	PVC	2010	1,363
4	PVC	2020	1,549
4	UNKNOWN	1980	19
4	UNKNOWN	2000	4
6	DUCTILE IRON	1980	193
6	PVC	Unknown	22,580
6	PVC	1980	124,718
6	PVC	2000	92,254
6	PVC	2010	3,218
6	UNKNOWN	Unknown	742
6	UNKNOWN	1980	112
6	UNKNOWN	2000	18
8	DUCTILE IRON	1980	102
8	PE	Unknown	6
8	PVC	Unknown	4,535
8	PVC	1980	147,324
8	PVC	2000	28,590
8	PVC	2020	1,065
10	PVC	1980	2,986
10	PVC	2000	1,352

Total length for assessment area:	587,526 LF
Total length for entire system:	1,769,587 LF

Condition Codes

1	New or Excellent - None or minor defects.
2	Good - Defects that have not begun to deteriorate.
3	Fair - Moderate defects that will continue to deteriorate.
4	Poor - Severe defects that will collapse/break in near future.
5	Inoperable - Defects need immediate attention.

Performance Codes

1	Exceeds/Meets all performance targets.
2	Minor performance deficiencies.
3	Considerable performance deficiencies.
4	Major performance deficiencies.
5	Fails to meet performance targets.

Priority Codes

0	Not a priority
1	It would be nice to have.
2	Improved system operations & maintenance (O&M) efficiency.
3	Internal safety concern or public nuisance.
4	Potential public health, safety, or environmental concern.
5	Existing threat to public health, safety, or environment.

Assessment Area:

Asset Name

Capacity
(gal)

Date
Constructed

Date
Inspected

Condition
Code

Performance
Code

Priority
Code

Project Profile

FLAHERTY TANK	500,000	1/1/2010	1/1/2010	2	1
GARRETT	300,000	1/1/2003	4/1/1994	2	1
PAYNEVILLE	300,000	1/1/2001	1/1/2001	2	2

Condition Codes

1	New or Excellent - None or minor defects.
2	Good - Defects that have not begun to deteriorate.
3	Fair - Moderate defects that will continue to deteriorate.
4	Poor - Severe defects that will collapse/break in near future.
5	Inoperable - Defects need immediate attention.

Performance Codes

1	Exceeds/Meets all performance targets.
2	Minor performance deficiencies.
3	Considerable performance deficiencies.
4	Major performance deficiencies.
5	Fails to meet performance targets.

Priority Codes

0	Not a priority
1	It would be nice to have.
2	Improved system operations & maintenance (O&M) efficiency.
3	Internal safety concern or public nuisance.
4	Potential public health, safety, or environmental concern.
5	Existing threat to public health, safety, or environment.

Assessment Area:

Asset Name

Pump
Count

Condition
Code

Performance
Code

Priority
Code

Project Profile

BOAK MOUNTAIN #3	1	2	1	0
BOOSTER STATION #6	1	2	1	0
FLAHERTY	2	2	1	0
GARRETT	4	2	1	0
GHEN RD	1	2	1	0
JOE PRATHER
PAYNEVILLE	2	2	1	0
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH	1	2	1	0

Condition Codes

1	New or Excellent - None or minor defects.
2	Good - Defects that have not begun to deteriorate.
3	Fair - Moderate defects that will continue to deteriorate.
4	Poor - Severe defects that will collapse/break in near future.
5	Inoperable - Defects need immediate attention.

Performance Codes

1	Exceeds/Meets all performance targets.
2	Minor performance deficiencies.
3	Considerable performance deficiencies.
4	Major performance deficiencies.
5	Fails to meet performance targets.

Priority Codes

0	Not a priority
1	It would be nice to have.
2	Improved system operations & maintenance (O&M) efficiency.
3	Internal safety concern or public nuisance.
4	Potential public health, safety, or environmental concern.
5	Existing threat to public health, safety, or environment.

The management of this system participates in an Area Water Management Planning Council (AWMPC).

The management of this system participates in regular training activities.

System operator(s) participate in regular training activities.

This system has an asset management plan.

Date asset management plan last updated:

11.01.2024

This system has a capital improvement plan.

Date capital improvement plan last updated:

11.01.2024

This system has GIS capabilities.

Date GIS data last submitted to the WRIS:

02.27.2023

This system has a policy manual in place containing the following items:
Personnel Policies	Standard Operating Procedures
Line Maintenance Program	Meter Testing Program
Routine Pressure Checks	Pump Station Maintenance Schedule
Emergency Operation Procedures	Backup Sources of Water
A Water Shortage Plan	A Water Conservation Plan
Date policy manual last updated:

Date of last DOW Sanitary Survey: Month: 4 , Year: 2023

This system has periodic service outages.

This system has periodic pump failures.

Cause(s):

Varies

This system has periodic line breaks.

The following components are associated with periodic line breaks:
Typical line size(s):	6.00
Typical line location(s):	Varies
Typical cause(s):	Split
Other cause(s):
Est. water loss percentage:	7%

This system has localized problems.

This system has as-built plans.

Est. degree of accuracy of as-built plans (percent): 98%

This system uses an on-staff inspector(s) for construction projects.

Maintenance notes for this system:


	Date Last Modified: 03.24.2025

Include constructed projects in this list.

The following projects are associated with this system:

PNum	Applicant	Project Title	Project Status	Funding Status	Schedule (yrs)	Project Cost	Agreed Order	Dates Modified
PNum	Applicant	Project Title	Project Status	Funding Status	Schedule (yrs)	Project Cost	Agreed Order	Profile	GIS
WX21093064	Hardin County Water District #1	HCWD1 - Wholesale Transmission Main Capacity Enhancement	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$17,500,000	N	03-13-2024
WX21163002	Meade County Water District	MeCWD - KY 1638 Transmission Main Phase 1	Approved	Partially Funded	0-2 Years	$9,985,000	N	02-25-2026	02-25-2026
WX21163028	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Stilth Valley Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$302,000	N	12-01-2023	12-05-2023
WX21163029	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Laverne Road Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$76,500	N	12-01-2023	07-23-2021
WX21163033	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Berry Cain Extension	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$515,000	N	12-01-2023	07-23-2021
WX21163034	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Fairmount Road Extension	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$147,000	N	12-01-2023	12-05-2023
WX21163047	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Pump Station & System Upgrades	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$6,974,800	N	10-21-2024	11-06-2023
WX21163048	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Flaherty Replacements	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$2,871,000	N	04-25-2024	06-27-2025
WX21163049	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District Treatment Facility Planning	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$23,910,000	N	09-06-2023	08-23-2023
WX21163050	Meade County Water District	Ashcraft Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$158,000	N	12-05-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163051	Meade County Water District	Bee Knob Hill Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$420,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163052	Meade County Water District	Big Spring Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$305,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163053	Meade County Water District	Crosier Bottom Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$595,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163054	Meade County Water District	Gobblers Knob Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$80,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163055	Meade County Water District	Jordan Ave. - Freesia Ct. Extensions	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$193,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163056	Meade County Water District	Keith Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$345,000	N	11-16-2023	11-08-2023
WX21163057	Meade County Water District	Mooleyville Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$207,000	N	02-28-2024	12-05-2023
WX21163060	Meade County Water District	Sand Ridge Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$160,000	N	02-28-2024	12-05-2023
WX21163061	Meade County Water District	Rhodelia (144) and Rhodes Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$504,000	N	02-28-2024	12-05-2023
WX21163062	Meade County Water District	Snelling Rd Extension	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$215,000	N	02-28-2024	12-05-2023
WX21163063	Meade County Water District	MeCWD - KY 1638 Transmission Main Phase 2	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$11,245,000	N	07-22-2025	06-27-2025
WX21163064	Meade County Water District	MeCWD Advanced Metering Infrastructure Improvements	Approved	Not Funded	6-10 Years	$2,916,108	N	08-28-2025	08-26-2025
WX21163065	Meade County Water District	Meade County Water District - District #5 Expansion	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$3,070,000	N	11-12-2025	10-24-2025
WX21163066	Meade County Water District	Meade County Water District - District #6 Phase 1 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$635,625	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163067	Meade County Water District	Meade County Water District - District #6 Phase 2 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$750,000	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163068	Meade County Water District	Meade County Water District - District #2 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$127,500	N	11-12-2025	10-24-2025
WX21163069	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #3 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$2,876,875	N	11-12-2025	10-24-2025
WX21163070	Meade County Water District	Meade County Water District - District #6 Phase 3 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$870,000	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163071	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #6 Phase 4 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$528,750	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163072	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #6 Phase 5 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$481,250	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163073	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #6 Phase 6 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$825,000	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163074	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #6 Phase 7 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$650,000	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163075	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - District #6 Phase 8 Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$970,924	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163076	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - Paynesville Road Extension	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$667,500	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163077	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - Big Bend Road Extension Phase 1	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$250,000	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163078	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - Big Bend Road Extension Phase 2	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$937,500	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163079	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - Big Bend Road Extension Phase 3	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$937,500	N	12-04-2025	02-25-2026
WX21163080	Meade County Water District	Meade Co. Water District - Big Bend Road Extension Phase 4	Approved	Not Funded	3-5 Years	$1,231,250	N	12-04-2025	11-25-2025
WX21163083	Meade County Water District	MeCWD - KY 1638 Transmission Main Phase 1A	Approved	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$3,542,952	N	02-26-2026	02-25-2026
WX21163084	Meade County Water District	Guston Service Extension	Pending	Not Funded	0-2 Years	$173,500	N	03-18-2026	03-09-2026

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