Water’s Still a Smart Deal | Lexington News

Did you know paying a quarter gets you 36 gallons of water in Northern Kentucky? Richard Harrison, VP of Engineering and Distribution for the state’s largest water district, dropped that stat at a recent Rotary Club lunch—and it’s just one reason why your water bill is still a steal. Serving 300K people across 231 square miles with three treatment plants, the district churns out over 10 billion gallons annually while battling aging pipes, winter breaks, and new regulations—with even a cake contest for the best main break photo. They’re also tracking emerging contaminants down to parts per trillion, finding all 29 tested PFAS chemicals below detectable levels. Bottom line: your tap water’s not just safe—it’s a smart deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://nkytribune.com/2026/09/how-much-water-do-you-get-for-a-quarter-nkwds-richard-harrison-has-surprising-answer/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddf53393e680d6c7 Report issues to [email protected].