Gainesboro Water Rate Increase Helps Address Water Loss And Debt Issues
Town of Gainesboro is once again updating its water rate schedule. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town has done a two percent increase for at least the past eight years. He said the town was directed by the state comptroller’s office to address water loss issues. “We had to come up with a plan to […]
Spencer Moves Forward With Endangered Species Survey
The City of Spencer will move forward with an endangered species survey after a Thursday night vote. The survey required as part of the process to improve the city’s water supply, as mandated by the state Water and Wastewater Finance Board. The city wants to construct a new water raw water line. “This is down […]
Water Main Leak Affects Several Businesses On Interstate Drive
A water main leak on Interstate Drive Monday evening may cause some traffic woes as the issue is addressed. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the line is not a service line but a 10-inch water main that had a natural leak and was not caused by digging. He said this will affect several […]
Monterey Committee Pushes Calfkiller Water Project To Full Board
The Monterey Water and Sewer Committee recommended a joint water project with Putnam County to move forward Thursday. The project is a partnership to extend public water on Calfkiller Road through American Rescue Plan money. County Mayor Randy Porter said the project needed to move forward as spending deadlines start to approach. “We’re still wanting […]
Cookeville To Consider Agreement For Sewer Upgrades On Spring Street
City of Cookeville will consider a sewer agreement with a local developer to upgrade sewer lines on Spring Street at Cedar Avenue. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said with the current lines, there is not enough capacity for a planned development at the site. “This sewer was installed in 1935, we actually rehabbed it […]
Jackson Co. Making Progress On Water Outages
Good news in Jackson County as water is slowly being restored after portions of the county have been without running water since Sunday night. County Mayor Randy Heady said that about 400 individuals or less are still awaiting water compared to Wednesday’s 1,000. He said the areas still mostly affected include the Bagdad area in […]
Cookeville Water Continuing To Search For Non-Obvious Leaks After Flash Freeze Weather
Cookeville Water Department continuing to address minor service lines and water main breaks following this weekend’s flash freeze. Environmental Engineer Matthew Phillips said the department is receiving multiple reports of leaks on the private side of water meters. He said many utility districts the city services are also reporting issues of leaks or main breaks. […]
JUCD Working To Restore Water To Jackson County Residents
Some 1,000 Jackson County residents have been without water since Monday. Mayor Randy Heady said the county purchases water from Red Boiling Springs to distribute to Jackson County Utility District customers. He said failures late Sunday contributed to the issues. “The problem now is that the reserves are out and what do we mean by […]
Jackson County Giving Out Water To Those In Need
Due to water outages in portions of the county, Jackson County is set to provide water to those in need Wednesday. The pick-up will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Fairgrounds and the West End Fire Department. Bottled drinking water will be provided as well as water for animal […]
Monterey Water Main Break Repaired, Services Restored
After about four hours without water this morning, Monterey workers have restored services. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said a 12-inch water line needed repairs after being struck by Volunteer Electric Cooperative workers. The main line in the northern portion of the town served the majority of customers. Jarrett said the nature of the […]
