How Water Powers Kentucky’s Economy

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Water is the anchor for Kentucky’s economy. Louisville Water partners with communities throughout the region to improve water availability and reliability to attract new business and support expansions – both of which create more good-paying jobs for Kentuckians.

Learn how water plays a vital role in some of Kentucky’s economic development efforts.

Nelson County

Nelson County is home to many of the Commonwealth’s signature distilleries and farms that all need reliable access to high-quality water. By partnering with Louisville Water, North Nelson Water District has secured a reliable water supply for its residents and its business community for years to come.
With a growing county population and a growing bourbon industry, our daily water demands have increased a lot over the last 10 years. This new main will help us meet those demands.

Cole Cissell

General Manager, North Nelson Water District

Nelson County

Nelson County is home to many of the Commonwealth’s signature distilleries and farms that all need reliable access to high-quality water. By partnering with Louisville Water, North Nelson Water District has secured a reliable water supply for its residents and its business community for years to come.

With a growing county population and a growing bourbon industry, our daily water demands have increased a lot over the last 10 years. This new main will help us meet those demands.
Cole Cissell General Manager, North Nelson Water District

Bourbon’s Best Friend

Kentucky’s signature beverage depends on water. If there was no Kentucky water, there would be no Kentucky bourbon. Louisville Water helps power some of the world’s largest distilleries and helps ensure the world has access to Kentucky’s most popular export.
We see ourselves as a regional water supplier. We know for a fact that when the region grows and prospers, that every community in and around that community prospers.

Spencer Bruce

President & CEO, Louisville Water

Without water, you really can’t grow.

Dick Heaton

Bardstown Mayor

Bullitt County

Just south of Louisville, Bullitt County is a growing community with new businesses of all shapes and sizes – including ones in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and more. Louisville Water’s efforts to expand water access for communities along the I-65 corridor opens a new world of possibilities for communities like Bullitt County.

This is a hot area to develop in, and we need the water.

Jerry Summers

Bullitt County Judge Executive

What industries in Kentucky does water help power?

The short answer: all of them. Industries of all shapes and sizes need access to reliable, high-quality water. Louisville Water helps supply some of the biggest names in Kentucky manufacturing, allowing companies to thrive right here in the Commonwealth.

Water is a critical resource for successful economic development. Thanks to the Ohio River and our top-notch water utility – Louisville Water – Louisville businesses and households have access to clean, plentiful water. Louisville Water’s state-of-the-art infrastructure allows our region to attract innovative and tech-forward companies that require a large supply of water.

Trevor Pawl

CEO, One Louisville

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