Monterey Water Line Break Leaves Majority Of City Without Water
A water main break has left the majority of Monterey without water Monday morning. A 12-inch main line was struck during a project in the northern area of town. As a result, Monterey High School and Burks Elementary School have dismissed early. The Public Works Department expects repairs to be completed within four hours.
Cookeville Water Department Addresses Water Discoloration
Cookeville Water Department customers experiencing discolored water Monday do not have reason for concern. Water Department Director Barry Turner said the discoloration occurred after a water main break on Sunday. “That sort of caused some reverse flow on one of the lines and increased velocity by having one of the lines shut down,” Turner said. […]
Remain Vigilant To Prevent The Possibility Of Dry Drowning
Many are taking to the pool or the lake to beat the heat and are aware of the dangers of drowning, but some might not be aware of a situation called “dry drowning.” Katie Neal is Health Educator for the Putnam County Health Department. She said that dry drowning is more common than people might […]
Monterey Discusses Two Potential Scenarios To Expand Water Access
Efforts to expand access to public water in Putnam County could continue in Monterey. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented two potential scenarios about expanding water along the Calfkiller Highway to the aldermen Monday night. One option would go from Mill Creek Road to split off going north and south on Highway 84. “The other option that […]
Putnam Finds Area Not Covered By An Utility District
While surveying residential interest for public water, Putnam County found a small area that does not fall under a utility district. Mayor Randy Porter said several residents want water service on Blaylock Mountain Road between Algood and Monterey. “That’s kind of odd,” Porter said. “I would have thought back when those utility districts were created […]
Cumberland Project Begins Expanding Public Water Access
Some 30 Cumberland County homes will gain access to public water in a water project that recently broke ground. Mayor Allen Foster said homes of Browns Gap Road off of Highway 28 will benefit. “People that need a drastic need for the water, too,” Foster said. “They have sulfur down there, and all kinds of […]
White Co. Commission Approves TDEC Matching Funds, Honors Culley
White County Commission approved matching funds for TDEC Water Infrastructure during its Monday meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said that the money will be spent in next year’s budget. He said that this approval allows him to go to the utility district to discuss the County Commission’s commitment to water infrastructure projects. “Because I […]
Baxter Approves $1.6M Bid For Portobello Water And Sewer Project
City of Baxter approved a bid for some $1.6 million for the Portobello America sewer extension work. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that the bid from Rogers Group will provide sewer upgrades along State Route 56 and Baxter Road. He said the upgrades will also make it possible for Portobello America to start its […]
Service Area And Water Loss Caused Need For New Spencer Water Source
A combination of water loss and the spread of customers across the utility district has made Spencer consider moving on from its water source. The Spencer City Lake reached all-time lows last summer. Engineer Nathaniel Green said city has made gains in reducing water loss, but the quantity of water is still not there to […]
Monterey Engineer Preparing Sewer And Water Proposal For County Commission
Monterey’s engineering team working on a water and sewer project proposal in conjunction with Putnam County. The town wants a portion of the county’s TDEC infrastructure money. Alderman Nathan Walker said the partnership would allow the purchase of a sludge remover for the water and sewer plants. “We were not going to be able to […]
