Maintaining Infrastructure

Water is a vital resource and an anchor in our region that fuels economic growth. Louisville Water’s network of pipes includes more than 4,300 miles of water main that carry high-quality drinking water to nearly one million people.

Every year, Louisville Water allocates more than half of its capital budget to investing in our infrastructure.

The Main Replacement & Rehabilitation Program identifies and prioritizes water mains that are more susceptible to breaks. Continued investments in our infrastructure allow us to keep delivering outstanding Louisville Pure Tap® to our customers.

Did you know we are also responsible for maintaining more than 25,000 fire hydrants in our area? In fact, providing water for fire protection was one of the main reasons Louisville Water was founded in 1860. Our longstanding relationship with the fire departments remains strong today. Louisville Water has a team dedicated to Fire Hydrant Maintenance in addition to training local firefighters on how to properly handle them.

To report a leaking or broken hydrant, call (502) 583-6610.