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History

The main source of water for our area has been the Big Spring since John McClelland and his party of frontiersmen and women built a fortified settlement in 1775.  In 1889, Georgetown Water Works Company was incorporated as the first authority to regulate, treat and distribute this spring water for the community.  In 1945, The City of Georgetown purchased that company and established the 'Municipal Water Works Plant'.  In 1962, the water and sewer systems were consolidated, and Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service was formed. The Big Spring is known as Royal Spring.   GMWSS is a water provider for the communities of Georgetown, parts of Sadieville, Stamping Ground, Midway, and Lexington.  We have a customer base of over 11,000.  We have approximately 420 miles of water mains, and we are still growing.  Our water treatment facility has the capacity to treat up to four (4) million gallons per day.  Tours of the plant can be arranged by calling 502-863-7819.   GMWSS is governed by a board of commissioners consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor of Georgetown.  Our Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and the public is welcome to attend the meeting.