Mercury Advisory For Eating Center Hill Walleye Issued
The State of Tennessee advised residents Monday to be cautious if they like eating walleye from Center Hill Lake. TDEC’s April Grippo said the announcement is a precautionary advisory related to eating walleye 19 inches or larger. Grippo said TDEC and TWRA combined to analyze the fish and found mercury levels to be elevated. “We […]
Environmental Group Plans To Sue Monterey On Discharge
Environmental Organization Tennessee Riverkeeper announced its plans to sue Monterey for allegedly exceeding sewer discharge limits.
UCDD Gets New Solid Waste Planner To Assist Counties
UCDD recently hired Lilly Hall to serve as the organization’s new solid waste planner.
Putnam Approves Payments For Park View
The Putnam Board of Education voted to pay the final construction and architect fees for the Park View School building Thursday. Upland Design Group Architect Kim Chamberlin said the building is not totally finished, but the project should be completely done within the next two months. Chamberlin said the construction company will sow grass seed […]
New Grant To Inventory Properties Needing Cleanup
Putnam County will use a $20,000 grant to help identify properties that cannot be developed for various reasons, such as the presence of chemicals. Such properties are called Brownfields. County Mayor Randy Porter said the grant came from the Department of Environment and Conservation. Porter said the state will work with the county to conduct […]
Drawings Delayed In County Transfer Station Project
The Jefferson Avenue Transfer Station renovation project running a tick behind schedule as engineers take extra time to get designs just right. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he initially wanted the project bid out in June. He said the engineering firm and the Putnam County Solid Waste Department continue to fine-tune the smallest details […]
Cookeville Gets $5.5M Loan To Finish Plant Expansion
The city of Cookeville has received a TDEC loan of some $5.5 million to finish out the water treatment plant expansion project. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the city originally borrowed some $17.5 million to cover engineering and construction. Instead, the bid for construction, alone, came in at some $25.4 million. He said […]
Waste Management Begins Takeover Process
Waste Management has begun the hiring process as the takeover of the White County Landfill now underway. Area Director of Disposal Operations Don Gentilcore said he is excited to bring innovative opportunities to the county. He said new employees will begin onboarding when the sale closes in early July. “We have several other landfills that […]
Cookeville To Update Stormwater Regulations
Cookeville will update its stormwater management program in accordance with changes to federal regulations passed down by TDEC. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said Cookeville began its program in 2004 upon receiving MS4 designation due to its population and density. She said the changes encourage eco-friendly stormwater management for commercial developments. “Ponds and […]
Baxter Closer To Sewer Rehab Project Approval
Baxter one step closer to state approval of its sewer rehabilitation project, with permits possible in the next 30 days. City of Baxter Engineer Tom Bennett told Aldermen the project will renovate the sewer system in 50 sections across the city. “We will need to have more discussions about where that’s going to be taking […]
