Cookeville Water Plant Expansion Nearing Completion
The Cookeville Water Plant expansion is nearing completion, with a water capacity increase of some 50 percent to meet the demands of a growing population. Director Barry Turner said the project is currently finishing up about one year behind its original schedule. Turner said the facility serves approximately 110,000 people across Putnam County and several […]
Cookeville Water System Earns Perfect Score On Sanitary Survey
Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control’s water system has earned a perfect score on its latest sanitary survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the survey is a comprehensive inspection of the entire water system, from the source at Center Hill Lake to the water […]
Cookeville To Consider Purchasing More Automated Meters
Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase this week of more automated meters for the city’s Energy and Water departments. Energy Director Carl Haney told council during a Monday work session said this batch of meters will mark a significant milestone. The city trying to automate all of its meters. “This will complete our electric […]
Cookeville Wants To Use Tornado Funds For Cane Creek Upgrade
Cookeville Officials want to use disaster relief funds to make sewer system improvements and repairs to the Cane Creek pump station. City Administrator James Mills said the county was allocated an estimated $10 million from the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program following the 2020 tornado. Mills said the city is eligible for an estimated […]
Cookeville Asking You To Take A Look At Pipes
City of Cookeville asking for your help in surveying the type of water line in your home. The EPA-mandated survey includes homes constructed prior to July, 1988. At question, whether your pipes are lead, copper, plastic, or galvanized. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said lead is at the heart of the government’s concern. […]
Cookeville West Spring Street Sewer Rehab Project Taking First Steps
Cookeville will take the first steps in relocating sewer lines on West Spring Street in order to prevent future issues and help with growth. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the sewer line at West Spring Street runs under several buildings and has been on the city’s to-do list. Turner said that the […]
Cookeville Council Approves Next Step In TTU Pump Station Project
Cookeville City Council approved the next step in the Tennessee Tech pump station replacement project Thursday night. Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said the next step in the process includes the bid and construction phase. The biggest part of the $826,760 contract is an inspector to help manage this part of the process. “The […]
Cookeville Considering Engineering Contract For South Creek Subdivision Sewer
Cookeville City Council will consider an engineering contract to design sewer extension to the South Creek Subdivision. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said this will be the first step in providing sewer to the Bunker Hill Road and Lovlelady Road annexation area. He said the annexation agreement promises sewer extension by 2027. “The South […]
Cookeville City Council To Consider Water/Wastewater Rates And Financial Planning Study
Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward with the approval for a new water and wastewater rate study. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner presented the need for a study to city council members at a work session Monday night. He said the study will indicate whether the city needs to increase rates for residents […]
S. Jefferson Waterline Project More Expensive Than Original Estimates
Cookeville’s South Jefferson waterline replacement project came in some $2 million over what was originally budgeted. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the work will replace old lines from the courthouse to the interstate. He said the lowest bid came in at some $6.2 million. “We’re wanting to go ahead, if you look at […]
