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Floyd County had an estimated population of 42,790 (16,683 households) in 1999. Approximately 68 percent of the residents are served by public water systems. The remainder rely primarily on wells. The population of Floyd County is projected to be 41,920 (18,015 households) in the year 2020. Proposed water-line extensions from 2000 to 2020 will serve another 3,490 residents. If all proposed water-line extensions are made, about 13 percent of the county will still rely on wells in the year 2020. The Water Resource Development Commission has prepared a report on water supply infrastructure in Floyd County. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 water wells in Kentucky. The Kentucky Groundwater Data Repository, maintained by the Kentucky Geological Survey, has information on over 50,000 of these wells. The locations of wells and springs in the county for which data are available is shown on the map of wells and springs in Floyd County. A map of certified well drillers in Kentucky has been prepared by the Kentucky Division of Water. Previous--Next--Back to "Groundwater Resources in Kentucky"
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