Madison County, Kentucky — public water systems
At a glance
6 active public water systems are filed under Madison County, Kentucky in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 91,879 people served. The largest is Richmond Utilities, which reports serving 35,640 people. 5 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 1 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
6
Population served
91.9K
Community systems
5
Groundwater share
0%
How does Madison County compare with other Kentucky counties?
Madison County has the 18th-most active public water systems among the 127 counties listed for active Kentucky systems in EPA records; among the 66 with 3 or more systems, the median has 4. Its systems report 91,879 people served in total, the 9th-largest county figure in the state and 1.8% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 15,313 people, about 31% above the Kentucky average of 11,699. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Madison County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Madison County's active systems draw on surface water (3, 50%) and purchased surface water (3, 50%). Overall, none rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and all on surface water, compared with 31% and 69% across Kentucky. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. The county's largest system, Richmond Utilities, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Madison County?
Madison County's active systems break down as 5 community systems (83%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (17%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. EPA lists their owner types as local government (50%), private (33%) and federal government (17%).
Water systems in Madison County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Utilities | Madison | 35,640 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Madison Co Utilities District | Madison | 25,120 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Southern Madison Water District | Madison | 14,707 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 4 | Berea Municipal Utilities | Madison | 9,972 | Community | Surface water |
| 5 | Kirksville Water Association | Madison | 5,940 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 6 | Blue Grass Army Depot | Madison | 500 | Non-transient non-community | Surface water |
Madison County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Madison County, Kentucky?
EPA's SDWIS records file 6 active public water systems under Madison County, Kentucky: 5 community systems (83%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (17%).
Who supplies drinking water in Madison County, KY?
The largest community water systems filed under Madison County are Richmond Utilities (35,640 people served), Madison Co Utilities District (25,120 people served) and Southern Madison Water District (14,707 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Madison County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 6 active public water systems in Madison County, none draw mainly on groundwater and all on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Richmond Utilities, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Madison County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 5 community systems are filed under Madison County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Madison County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Madison County, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/madison (data as of October 1, 2026).