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Progress made on lifting Sparta’s sewer moratorium with a residential and commercial location added to the system. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city met with TDEC last week and left with positive results. “That’s a plus for us that we have not been exed out right now, but that they are working with us,” Lowery said. “We are going to ... Read More »

Smoke testing of sewer lines will begin Wednesday for multiple areas in Algood. The Brookside Subdivision, Joy Lane and West Main Street from Cooper Road to Rileys Path could be affected. City officials ask homeowners in these areas to turn on unused sink or drains to prevent smoke entering the residence. Smoke may appear through the roof of vents, which ... Read More »

The city of Algood wants residents to be aware of smoke testing happening in the next few weeks. Public Works Director Victor Jones said that the testing helps find leaks and other issues in the sewer system. “We go in and we clean the lines, TV it, and smoke test it,” Jones said. “So all the water that runs in ... Read More »

Starting on Monday Cookeville will be smoke testing the sanitary sewer system in various locations, including the Deberry Heights area. Testing is done through a non-toxic smoke to search for storm and ground water entering the sanitary sewer system. If residents have defective or unused plumbing and drains, smoke may enter the home. If traces of the smoke or odor ... Read More »

The city of McMinnville is taking the first step to fixing its sewer line issues thanks to a federal grant. In the event of rain, the city’s sewer lines face Infiltration/Inflow, which is unfitted line connections allowing ground water in the system causing dilution in treatment. City Administrator Nolan Ming said city has already started smoke testing to find the ... Read More »