KRS 151.607: Annual review and prioritization of planning councils' plans.

(1) After July 1, 2001, and annually thereafter, each area development district shall

review and prioritize the planning councils' plans for underserved and unserved

areas within t he water management area for that district. The review and

prioritization shall be conducted with the assistance and input of the authority and

the water management councils for the counties or multicounty areas within a water

management area. These priori tization plans shall be submitted to the authority for

review and approval. The authority may suggest changes necessary for the purpose

of qualifying for financial assistance from the water service account of the

Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.

(2) Factors to be considered in prioritizing the plans for underserved and unserved

areas within a water management area include:

(a) The current and potential customer base that would benefit from water

service;

(b) The adequacy, cost -effectiveness, and dependabi lity of water sources, water

treatment capacity, and distribution lines that may be used to provide water

service; and

(c) The potential to consolidate or merge management or operations to provide

efficient and affordable services.