Nicholas County, Kentucky — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Nicholas County, Kentucky in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 10,410 people served. The largest is Western Fleming Water District, which reports serving 4,262 people. All 3 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
10.4K
Community systems
3
Groundwater share
0%
How does Nicholas County compare with other Kentucky counties?
Nicholas County has the 63rd-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 10,410 people served in total, the 92nd-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 3,470 people, well below 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 Nicholas County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Nicholas County's active systems draw on surface water (2, 67%) and purchased surface water (1, 33%). 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, Western Fleming Water District, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County's active systems break down as 3 community systems (100%). 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. EPA lists their owner types as local government (100%).
Water systems in Nicholas County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Fleming Water District | Nicholas | 4,262 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Nicholas Co Water District | Nicholas | 4,089 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Carlisle Water Department | Nicholas | 2,059 | Community | Surface water |
Nicholas County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Nicholas County, Kentucky?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Nicholas County, Kentucky: 3 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Nicholas County, KY?
The largest community water systems filed under Nicholas County are Western Fleming Water District (4,262 people served), Nicholas Co Water District (4,089 people served) and Carlisle Water Department (2,059 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 Nicholas County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Nicholas County, none draw mainly on groundwater and all on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Western Fleming Water District, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Nicholas 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. 3 community systems are filed under Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas County, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/nicholas (data as of October 1, 2026).