Water Resource Information System
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The Water Resource Information System (WRIS), has been developed through the cooperative efforts of water and wastewater treatment systems and local, regional, and state agencies. It is used by all these entities, and provides much of the information needed for all aspects of water resource planning--from watershed protection to infrastructure development. The WRIS includes a geographic information system (GIS), and information on water resources, drinking water systems, wastewater treatment systems, project development, emergency response, regulations, and planning.
The WRIS is comprised of strategic plans, water resource maps and publications, systems management information, reporting and regulatory requirements, guidance and training documents, procedural guidance and forms for project implementation and funding, and internet links to support services. Interactive maps in the system support planning and regionalization efforts. The interactive maps also facilitate drought monitoring and response, and rapid response to contamination emergencies. The GIS contains data for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water lines, water sources, storage facilities, sewer lines, and a database of non-spatial systems information. The GIS provides the fundamental data needed for the planning and emergency response activities. Using the GIS infrastructure data in computer models allows for cost-effective analysis of engineering alternatives, and facilitates the efficiencies needed to meet the needs of Kentucky's infrastructure development.
All the information in the WRIS is accessible in digital format via the internet. The development of the WRIS is ongoing. Its value, already significant, will continue to grow as it is more widely used. Recognizing that any large information base, no matter how carefully checked, is subject to error, we request that you, the user, report any errors you may find. Please e-mail us with corrections or suggestions.
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WRIS Contributors |
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Kentucky Division of Water - Drinking Water Branch Kentucky Division of Water - Groundwater Branch Kentucky Division of Water - Water Resources Branch Kentucky Division of Water - Facilities Construction Branch Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Kentucky Division of Geographic Information Kentucky Natural Resources Information System Governor's Office for Local Development Public Service Commission Kentucky Geological Survey Kentucky Rural Water Association Barren River Area Development District Big Sandy Area Development District Bluegrass Area Development District Buffalo Trace Area Development District Cumberland Valley Area Development District FIVCO Area Development District Gateway Area Development District Green River Area Development District Kentucky River Area Development District KIPDA Area Development District Lake Cumberland Area Development District Lincoln Trail Area Development District Northern Kentucky Area Development District Pennyrile Area Development District Purchase Area Development District Over 400 water systems And many others
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