The Paris Water Works, a public community water system under the City Department of Water Treatment, provides water for about 14,479 residents living in the area of Paris, a home rule-class city in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Established in 1789, the City of Paris Water Works System currently obtains its supply from a sole surface water source, the Stoner Creek.

Paris Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Paris Water Works to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about City of Paris Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, City of Paris Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, City of Paris Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact Paris Water Works Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
525 High Street
Paris, Kentucky 40361

859-987-2110
msmith@paris.ky.gov

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
859-987-2100

Pay Your City of Paris Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the City of Paris Water site. City of Paris Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the City of Paris Water website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Paris Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Paris, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the City of Paris Water. Luckily, Paris has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Paris, you'll need to stop your water service with the City of Paris Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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