Utilities

Our public water, sewer and gas systems are operated by the Leitchfield Utilities Commission.

If you have questions about your utility​ bill or need to report a problem, contact:

Utilities Superintendent, Dwight Embry
(270) 259-4034

Utilities Foreman, David Roof
(270) 259-3541

Gas Foreman, Brad Beatty
(270) 259-3541

Alicia Harrell
(270) 259-4034

Kayla Blair
(270) 259-4034 


Water

Leitchfield’s Water Treatment Plant currently serves the East half of Grayson County. The industrial area water flows at a minimum 60 pounds per square inch (psi), residual at 1,100 gallons per minute (gpm).

Water Treatment Plant

3245 Lewis School Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4501

Darren Dennison

Jim Milliner

Dwight Embry
Utilities Superintendent

WATER RATES:

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Water Rates, inside City Limits:

Water Deposit$100 
First 2,000 gallons (Minimum Bill)                $23.20
Next 8,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons              $ 9.50
Next 40,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons      $ 6.95
All Over 50,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons     $ 5.15

WATER INSTALLATION FEES

5/8$525
1 Inch     $1,200
2 Inch           $3,500

Natural Gas

City of Leitchfield natural gas is supplied by Texas Gas Pipeline. Gas pressure ranges up to 240 (psi). City gas is supplied by six inch steel lines connecting to a Texas Gas 36 inch transmission main.

Utility Maintenance Shop
308 West White Oak St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3541

GAS RATES:
Residential, Industrial and, Commercial Gas Rates:
Inside City Limits Outside City Limits 
Gas Deposit$125$125
First 1,000 Cubic Feet (Minimum Bill)   $10.25  $11.275
Industrial Over 20 Million CFT Year Usage $9.50 (Per 1,000 Cubic Feet)$9.50 (Per 1,000 Cubic Feet)
GAS INSTALLATION FEES:
Meter Size Charge 
AL-250 (UP TO 350,000 BTU)       $350
AL-425 (350,000 — 425,000 BTU)     $675
AL-630 (450,000-630,000 BTU)     $1350
Al-800 (630,000-800,000 BTU)     $1950
AL-1000 (800,000 — 1,100,000 BTU)     $2475
AL-1400   Cost Plus 10%
AL 2300 Cost Plus 10%
*Please call Leitchfield Utilities for availability in areas outside City Limits.

Sewer

The Leitchfield Wastewater Treatment Plant has a 17 million gallon equalization basin. The collection system received an extensive upgrade in 2001. The design capacity is 2 million gallons per day with an average daily flow of 1 million gallons. The type of treatment is Tertiary. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant
218 Commerce Dr.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3311

Ricky Lush

SEWER RATES:

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Sewer Rates, inside City Limits:

Flat Rate (Minimum Bill) $ 12.00
First 2,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons + Min. Bill  $  4.450
All over 2,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons     $  6.370

*Based on water meter reading

SEWER INSTALLATION FEES:

Sewer Tap – Grinder Pump Connection$500    
Gravity Main Connection Fee (4″ to 6″) $500
Gravity Main Connection Fee (8″)   $800
Force Main Connection Fee      Contact: (270)259-3541

*Includes Force Main Tap, Low Pressure Sewer Equipment & Inspection

OTHER CHARGES/FEES
Non-Pay/Seasonal Termination Fee      $35 per location
After Hours Reinstatement Fee$100 per location (After 3:00 P.M. M-F, Weekends and Holidays)
Tampering Fee$100 – $500 plus cost of repair
Return Check Fee:    $25
Payment Cut/Road Bore        Cost plus 10%
*Any service disconnected for non-payment for the second time will also require another deposit for each service. If a customer requests a meter retested, and the meter is tested and shown not to be defective, then the customer shall pay a $100.00 testing fee.

Utilities Forms – Select a form below to download and complete.