Kentucky American Water's Richmond Road Station

2300 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40502

Kentucky American Water’s Richmond Road Station water treatment plant in Lexington is one of Kentucky American Water’s three water treatment facilities. The Richmond Road plant uses conventional treatment methods and has a rated capacity of 25 MGD. The facility is located at the site of Lexington’s first water treatment plant, which began operation in 1885. Today’s facility is capable of treating water from the Kentucky River, located approximately 12 miles away, as well Lexington’s Reservoir #4, located just a few miles down the road. The filtration building was completed in 2016, replacing a structure that was more than 90 years old. A new chemical building was commissioned in 2021, allowing for the replacement of gaseous chlorine and ammonia with liquid alternatives.

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