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City of Cookeville asking for your help in surveying the type of water line in your home. The EPA-mandated survey includes homes constructed prior to July, 1988. At question, whether your pipes are lead, copper, plastic, or galvanized. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said lead is at the heart of the government’s concern. “Well, there’s the health concerns ... Read More »

Cookeville will take the first steps in relocating sewer lines on West Spring Street in order to prevent future issues and help with growth. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the sewer line at West Spring Street runs under several buildings and has been on the city’s to-do list. Turner said that the project includes about 750 feet ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the next step in the Tennessee Tech pump station replacement project Thursday night. Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said the next step in the process includes the bid and construction phase. The biggest part of the $826,760 contract is an inspector to help manage this part of the process. “The RPR is going to be ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider an engineering contract to design sewer extension to the South Creek Subdivision. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said this will be the first step in providing sewer to the Bunker Hill Road and Lovlelady Road annexation area. He said the annexation agreement promises sewer extension by 2027. “The South Creek subdivision is one of ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward with the approval for a new water and wastewater rate study. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner presented the need for a study to city council members at a work session Monday night. He said the study will indicate whether the city needs to increase rates for residents and wholesale districts, which he ... Read More »

Cookeville’s South Jefferson waterline replacement project came in some $2 million over what was originally budgeted. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the work will replace old lines from the courthouse to the interstate. He said the lowest bid came in at some $6.2 million. “We’re wanting to go ahead, if you look at the other bids they were ... Read More »

Cookeville Water Quality Control Department including funds in next year’s budget to address water and sewer in the Old Salem area of town. Director Barry Turner said the land south of I-40 near Highway 70 had been annexed over 20 years ago. He said residents had voiced concerns about getting their plans of services addressed during the city’s annual public ... Read More »

City of Cookeville received two bids for sewer rehab work on South Jefferson Avenue from the Putnam County Courthouse to the interstate. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the low bid came in at some $1.9 million. He said they were pleased that number was right at what the department had budgeted for the project. “Quite a bit of ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved new codes for campgrounds and RV parks Thursday night, slightly amending rules proposed by the Planning Commission. The changes will continue to allow the facilities in the General Commercial District. Landowners could also appeal to have the use allowed in the Local Commercial District. After a Monday Work Session, the planning department made new recommendations to ... Read More »

A new sewer project in the Cane Creek area will remove from service two old facilities and allow for future growth Cookeville City Council, the Putnam County School System, and Highlands Residential Services are jointly working on the new pump station. It will be located on the Cane Creek Elementary School property. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said HRS ... Read More »