The Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) provides water for about 22,113 living in the Columbia area, Kentucky. Established in 1801, the Columbia/Adair Utilities District collects water from a surface water source, the Green River Lake Adair County. CAUD also purchase water from two sources: (1) Campbellsville Water and Sewer System ( from the Green River, or on a short term emergency basis from the City Lake) and (2) Jamestown Municipal Water Works (from Greasy Creek Cove of nearby Lake Cumberland).

Columbia Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Columbia/Adair Utilities District 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 Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD)? 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, Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) 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.

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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.

Contact Columbia/Adair Utilities District Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
109 Grant Lane PO Box 567
Columbia, Kentucky 42728

270-384-2181
utility@caud.net

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
270-384-2181

Pay Your Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) site. Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) 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 Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD) 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 Columbia Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Columbia, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD). Luckily, Columbia 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 Columbia, you'll need to stop your water service with the Columbia/Adair Utilities District (CAUD), 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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