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Tall Timbers residents press parish to fix recurring odor, sewage spills at Westwood wastewater facility
Summary
Residents of Tall Timbers described ongoing odor problems from the nearby Westwood wastewater treatment plant and urged the parish to allocate capital funds; utility officials said modifications are costly, cleanup occurred after a recent spill, and grant funding will be pursued.
Residents of Tall Timbers told the parish council Tuesday that a nearby wastewater treatment plant has emitted persistent and sometimes severe odors for decades, and asked that the parish finance a substantial upgrade rather than raising utility rates.
Virginia Stroke, a Tall Timbers resident, told the council the smell is “horrific” and said it affects her household and visiting grandchildren. “It emits a horrific stench 24/7 every day of the year,” she said during the public comment period.
Longer context and request: neighbor Michael Henderson urged the parish to use unrestricted utility fund balances rather than raising customer rates to finance repairs, and suggested adding several million dollars to the 2026 utilities capital budget to either retrofit or replace the Westwood facility. Henderson cited…
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