Monticello Utility Sanitary staff, from left to right, Dennis Dobbs, Jerry Loveland. Not shown in above picture is Ronnie Troxell.

Current Water Projects

Current water projects include, but are not limited to the following:

Downtown Water System Renovation Phase II.
Age and the deterioration of the system over time have led to numerous problems with collection lines and sewage pumping stations throughout the system. The Monticello Utility Commission is aware of the health risks and operational maintenance problems associated with these defects and are committed to upgrading the system. Phase II scope is to include replacement of existing facilities with installation of approximately 6,060 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main, 230 linear feet of 10-inch PVC gravity sewer, 3,490 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer and replacement of three sewage pumping stations. Roads that are being effected by Phase II include, but are not limited to: Ridgewood Ave, Fair St., Wilhite St., Park Ave., Hickory Hill Dr., Virginia Ave., Evelyn Ave., Cave St., Hillrise Dr., and Walnut Ave.

West KY 90 Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer Extension.
This project will involve the design and contruction of approximately 10,400 feet of new sewage force main, a new sewage pumping station and conversion of an old water line to a sewage force main. This project is a necessity in order to properly serve an industry that is projected to provide up to 500 new jobs. In addition, this project will allow the City of Monticello to serve residential, commercial and industrial customers in the vicintiy of the Senture facility.

Various Wayne County Water Line Extensions.
This project consists of approximately 3,100 linear feet of 4-inch and 1,100 linear feet of 3-inch water line extensions and appurtances to serve 41 households in need of public water. The areas to be served are at various locations in southern and eastern Wayne County. This project will provide water to areas in need of clean, safe water. Roads that will be affected by this project are, but not limited to the following: Freedom Rd., Coal Cliff Rd., Delbert New Rd., Griffin Schoolhouse Slip Rock Rd., Bell Hill, Mable Kidd Rd.  

Local Water District Honored!

On August 27, 2009 representatives of Kentucky's public drinking water and wastewater utilities gathered for the Kentucky Rural Water Association's (KRWA) 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Lexington, Kentucky. Over 700 utility professionals gathered at the Hyatt Regency and Lexington Convention Center to join the Association in "Celebrating Thiry Years" of service to Kentucky's utilities.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, Monticello Utility Commission was among ten water and wastewater utilities recognized and honored at the Member Appreciation Breakfast for their outstanding service during the past year. Each year, ten finalists, that have shown exceptional efforts in meeting the needs of their communities, enhancing their operations, and complying with regulatory requirements, are recognized. The Wooden Bucket Award is presented to a water and/or wastewater utility that has made substantial and lasting improvement in providing high levels of customer service and high quality drinking water and wastewater services in its community. Other finalists included Edmonson County Water District, Grayson Utilities Commission, Judy Water Association, Lyon County Water District, City of New Haven, Northern Mercer Water District, Paintsville City Utilities, Southeastern Water Association, and Warren County Water District. The winner of the 2009 Wooden Bucket Award was Warren County Water District. The Monticello Utility Commission takes great pride in the nomination for such a prestigious award.

The Monticello Utility Commission would like to extend our gratitude to our customers and staff for helping make the Monticello Utility Commission a striving buisness.