AWK · News · 20260805N
Water Treatment Plant Modernization
American Water Works Company, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24
Kentucky American Water’s Richmond Road Station treatment plant in Lexington received the 2026 Excellence in Water Plant Operations Award. The facility has capacity of 25 million gallons per day and serves approximately 550,000 people in Central Kentucky, including downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky. Recent upgrades include mixed-media filtration, enhanced chemical treatment systems, and ultraviolet disinfection, supporting water quality and operational reliability.
Key facts
- Kentucky American Water's Richmond Road Station water treatment plant in Lexington was recognized as a 2026 Excellence in Water Plant Operations Award recipient by the Kentucky/Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association. source