The mission of the Caldwell County Water District is to provide safe potable water to all residents of Caldwell County.
The Water District Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Fiscal Court of Caldwell County. The Board diligently studies and investigates all possible funding sources and works closely with engineering firms to find the best possible solutions to serving the people of Caldwell County. The Board meets at the Caldwell County Water District office located at 118 W Market St., Princeton, KY 42445 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM
The following rates and charges are prescribed for the customers in the area served by Caldwell County Water District. All other rates and charges not specifically mentioned herein shall remain the same as those in effect under authority of the Commission prior to the effective date of the Order.
Monthly Water Rates (effective 01/01/24)
First 1,000 gallons $29.99 Minimum Bill
Next 3,000 gallons $15.89 per 1,000 gallons
Next 6,000 gallons $13.06 per 1,000 gallons
Next 20,000 gallons $10.24 per 1,000 gallons
Next 30,000 gallons $9.05 per 1,000 gallons
+ 3% utility tax
Fees & Service Charges
Connection/Turn-On $20.00
Deposit (Flat) $90.00
Late Payment Penalty 10%
Meter Connection/Tap-On $1,385.00
Meter Read Charge $20.00
Meter Test Charge Actual Cost
Re-Connection Charge $20.00
Returned Check $25.00
Service Call $20.00
Leaks are often the culprit for unexplained increased consumption, and toilet leaks are the most common. A toilet can waste thousands of gallons of water in a single billing period. Repairing a toilet leak is usually easy and relatively inexpensive to repair.
To check for a leak, remove the top of the tank behind the bowl and put 3-4 drops of food coloring in the tank water. Don’t flush the toilet for an hour or more if possible. Check the water in the toilet bowl; and if the bowl water has been colored with the food coloring, then you have a leak. This type of leak is usually easy to repair by replacing the flapper assembly. If this does not work, you may want to consult a plumber.
Another leak that is common is a “leaky” faucet whether it is inside your home or at an outside faucet.
In order to determine if you have a water leak, read your water meter. Write the reading down and go back and re-read meter approximately 15-20 minutes later and see if any of the numbers on the meter have moved. There is also a leak indicator (a small triangle shape) on most meters which is located in the middle of the meter or on the left hand side of the meter. If the leak indicator is moving and no water is being used, there is a leak somewhere. If there is a cut-off valve at the house, cut water off at cut-off and go back to see if meter is still moving. If so, the leak is in your water line. If not, the leak is probably somewhere in your house.
Water costs money…don’t waste it!
A dripping faucet or fixture can waste 3 gallons a day… A total of 1095 gallons a year.
Conserve water and save money!
Water wastes per gallon in a 24 hour period at 40 pounds pressure:
The average person uses 50-75 gallons of water every day. By becoming waste conscious, you can reduce your usage.
Saving water saves money and also helps protect our most precious resource.
A few practical water conservation tips:
We require all customers to pay a $20.00 connection fee (where there is already an existing meter) and a $90.00 deposit.
We keep your deposit in an interest bearing account and will credit the interest your deposit earns to your water account on a yearly basis.
Your deposit is refundable upon request after twelve (12) months if customer has established a satisfactory payment history or upon termination of service.
Here are some items you need to know if you are building in our District.
A normal 5/8 ” x 3/4″ meter will cost $1,385.00 to set. This pays for the tap to be made and meter set at your address. (as long as there is a water main that serves your area). You will also be charged a $90.00 deposit to start the new account.
The home owner is responsible for running his/her own line to the home, barn, etc.
Only one residence may be served by a meter at any given time.
For new connections, it is understood and agreed that the user will pay for service beginning on the date the meter setting is in place, regardless of whether the user is connected to the system, or whether the user is utilizing any water from the system. The amount charged will depend upon any usage, but at no time be less than the minimum bill for the user’s appropriate customer classification. CHARGES WILL BE FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS.
We require that you have an Issued/Approved plumbing permit or Farm Exemption signed by the Plumbing Inspector prior to setting your meter. This can be obtained from the Caldwell County Health Department on Wednesday mornings.
