Sparta accepting bids to smoke test its sewer lines looking for locations where ground water enters the system. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the leaks are a main reason why the city is currently under a sewer moratorium. “They’re going to blow smoke in the pipes, and it is going to come out somewhere,” Lowery said. “We’re going to visibly see ... Read More »
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Baxter Approves Taking Bids For Citywide CDBG Sewer Project
Baxter is preparing to move into the first phase of a citywide sewer evaluation to find leaks in its system. Mayor John Martin said the first step is to camera the entire sewer system in Baxter. Martin said with leak locations unknown, work will take time. “That creates a problem to our sewer plant when you have more water going ... Read More »