Warren Utility District Flushing Out Spencer System
Crews with the Warren County Utility District have begun an extensive flushing of Spencer’s water system. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said they are already seeing drastic improvements in the valley below Spencer. Pelham said the water quality in and around Hodges Ferry has been particularly bad because of its low elevation […]
Spencer Budget Includes Public Works Department
Spencer Aldermen approved the city’s 2024-25 budget Thursday night with plans to grow the city’s public works department and tourism offerings. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the main focus of the budget is addressing the changes coming to the city as their utility district is taken over by the Warren County Utility District. Farmer said the […]
Warren Utility District Planning Spencer Improvements
The Warren County Utility District working on a strategy to improve the Spencer Water Department’s facilities once the acquisition becomes official. The system will change hands once the two sides ratify the agreement and the state approves it. Warren County Utility District President Glenn Mitchell said key staffers have been visiting Spencer regularly to find […]
Spencer Mayor Surprised By State Board’s Merger Study Order
City of Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said she was surprised by state Utility Board order for a merger study of Spencer Utility and Warren County Utility District. Farmer said in her opinion, the decision came out of the blue after Spencer Utility had followed state mandates to source water from the Caney Fork River and […]
State Comptroller’s Office Recommends Spencer Utility District Merger
The State Comptroller’s Office Water and Wastewater Financing Board recommended Thursday that the Spencer Utility District merge with the Warren County Utility District. Technical Secretary Ross Colona said he sees an opportunity for a long-term solution for the city’s water supply issues. “I haven’t been able to see the efficiencies that can be created for […]
