Bullitt County hears plan for forced water main to pump leachate from Collins Hill Road landfill

Bullitt County Fiscal Court on July 15 received a presentation on a plan to install a forced water main to pump leachate from a closed landfill on Collins Hill Road into an existing sanitary sewer system. The court was told the project will involve about four miles of water main, will tie into a sanitary sewer near the Helen Heights subdivision and has an estimated construction cost of approximately $3.1 million; the county would be responsible for project operations, long‑term maintenance and payments to the City of Shepherdsville for treatment.

Why it matters: leachate from closed landfills can contaminate ground and surface water; the project would use county resources for ongoing operations and require coordination with the city that will treat the wastewater.

Christie Royalty, identified in the meeting as the director who presented the item, said the landfill has been closed since 1989 and occupies about 25 acres. The forced water main would run from Collins Hill Road along Belmont Road onto Highway 61 before tying into the sanitary system at the new Helen Heights subdivision. No formal vote or ordinance was recorded on the project during the meeting; the item was presented for the court's information and discussion.

County Judge/Executive Jerrall Summers presented the award of recognition earlier in the meeting; County Attorney Tammy Baker was present and will be counsel for any formal actions or agreements the court pursues. The court did not adopt a funding commitment during the session; discussion indicated the county’s role would be operational and financial for maintenance and treatment payments after construction.

The presentation did not specify construction timeline, funding sources, or contract terms; those details were not provided in the meeting record and therefore are not reported here.