Georgetown Water and Sewer Service Completes Lead and Copper Inventory, Plans $3.4 Million Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade

Georgetown, Kentucky – The Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) has announced the successful completion of its lead and copper inventory, confirming that no lead was found in service lines. This achievement is attributed to prior infrastructure projects, including improvements on Boston and Military streets, which eliminated lead pipes years ago. GMWSS IT Director Shawn Derrington emphasized that not many communities can report similar results.

GMWSS General Manager Chase Azevedo highlighted that federal mandates require extensive testing, noting, “There are a great many (utilities) that have not even started.” This proactive approach places Georgetown at the forefront of utility safety and compliance.

In a recent board meeting, GMWSS approved an agreement with the developer of Georgetown Commons to enhance sewer infrastructure and extend services to previously unserved areas south of the bypass, near Lemons Mill Elementary. The agreement aims to improve a force main and a pump station, increasing capacity at the Stonecrest pump station.

The total estimated cost for the project is $3.4 million, with GMWSS covering approximately 64.6 percent and Hogan Real Estate contributing 35.4 percent. This cost-sharing is based on the acreage being served, which encompasses 223.57 acres of existing GMWSS service area and expands to 122.3 acres of currently unserved land.

Renderings presented by the developer indicate that the land is slated for a mixed-use commercial and residential development. The planned improvements include the installation of a 48-inch sewer line between North Broadway and Desha Estates, with contractors currently in the process of procuring necessary easements.

Additionally, the board approved a contract for an external consultant tasked with preparing a request for proposals concerning a future water supply project. The next GMWSS board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, at noon, where further developments will be discussed.

This initiative reflects Georgetown’s commitment to improving utility services and ensuring public health through upgraded infrastructure.