Officials Have Tried Solving Cumberland’s Water Issues For Several years
Cumberland County has been in need of a larger water source for some two decades to accommodate the growth of the community. Everett Bolin has served as the Crab Orchard Utility District General Manager for 19 years. He said county leaders have been working on a regional concept to solve the issue since 1995. “The […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Discuss Water Utility Partnership To Answer Capacity Issues
Two utility districts approached the Gainesboro Board of Aldermen Thursday gauging interest on a regional partnership. Old Gainesboro Road and Double Springs Utility Districts interested in sharing costs and water supplies through a water plant project. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the collaboration could solve the city’s water capacity issue. “That would be mutually beneficial to […]
Martin Creek Road Residents Weigh In On Potential Public Water Access
A new multi-party partnership could expand access to public water along Martin Creek Road in Putnam and Jackson Counties, but not every resident plans on taking advantage. Judy Smith has lived on her property for some 42 years. She said that she uses a gravity spring at the top of the hill. “My spring is […]
Spencer Applying For Funding To Install Automatic Meter Readers
Spencer wants to install automatic readers for water meters in its utility district. Mayor Mickey Robinson said the plan is to apply for a Community Development Block Grant worth up to $630,000 to make the project happen. “If we get awarded this grant, it will be a great thing for this city,” Robinson said. “It […]
Putnam Surveying Interest In Expanding Public Water Through ARP
Surveys have been sent out Thursday to Putnam County residents without public water gauging interest in extending lines to their homes. Mayor Randy Porter said some 730 residents should be receiving mail notification. “Some people they may have a great well or spring or whatever that they are happy with their water service, but this […]
Removed Garden Hoses, Closed Vents, Dripping Sinks Help Prevent Frozen Pipes
The Cookeville Water Department advises home and business owners to take precaution to protect your pipes as temperatures drop. Operations Superintendent Carey Aitken said there are three simple yet important steps to take. “The ones that are probably the easiest for them are going to be to remove their garden hoses from their spigot and […]
Livingston Aldermen And Mayor Discuss Flatt Creek Road Water Project
A Livingston water project that would extend city water to Flatt Creek Road could be reconsidered. Alderman David Langford brought the item to the Board of Aldermen’s attention Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project has not been discussed for about a year. “We’ve had water in Hilham for a very long time,” Hayes said. […]
Engineer Creating Priority List Of Gainesboro Water And Sewer Lines To Replace
Progress has been made on Gainesboro’s CDBG water and sewer project with camera inspection and cleaning now complete. Engineer Nathaniel Green said he is now prioritizing the results to see which lines should be replaced through the grant funding. “I will be getting with Chad later on this month,” Green said. “Probably like a two […]
Van Buren Committee To Work On Spending Plan For Water, Sewer
Van Buren County will have some $2.8 million to spend on water and sewer projects through TDEC’s American Rescue Plan funding. But how will the county prioritize who will benefit from the money? Mayor Greg Wilson said four commissioners have been assigned to a committee that will work with utility districts to form a recommendation. […]
All Livingston Water Pressure Issues Should Be Resolved Monday
Livingston residents can expect all water pressure issues to be resolved on Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said a 12 inch water line burst along Highway 111 on Sunday morning causing outages and low pressure. Hayes said no residents should be without water or experiencing low pressure by the end of business hours. “When you have […]
