Water Quality

The Division of Water Quality provides residents of Lexington-Fayette County with wastewater treatment and stormwater management services. The city’s sanitary sewer system includes 81 pump stations, over 1400 miles of sewer pipe, and two large wastewater treatment plants (Town Branch and West Hickman).

Water Quality also manages the city’s storm sewer system by implementing its Stormwater Quality Management Program and by constructing capital projects to repair or replace broken or undersized pipes and conduits that are causing flooding problems.  

Additionally, Water Quality works with community groups and other LFUCG divisions to provide opportunities for the public and local businesses to improve water quality for the community. We manage the Stormwater Incentive Grant Program to provide funding for businesses, schools and neighborhoods to undertake stormwater infrastructure and education projects. We are also involved with events that help improve water quality such as Reforest the Bluegrass and the Great American Clean Up.

News

Accepting applications for FY25 Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program

Lexington’s Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program is now accepting applications for projects that reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality and educate citizens about water issues in Lexington.

Intersection of Gainesway Drive and section of Greentree Road to be closed

Greentree Road will be closed to through traffic from Centre Parkway to New Circle Road, including the intersection of Gainesway Road and Greentree Road, starting Tuesday, March 5, for sewer construction.

Lexington’s improved ranking means lower flood insurance rates for residents

The city has improved its ranking in the National Flood Insurance program through local flood mitigation activities.

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