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Sewer department cites revenue dip from distilleries, details $26 million expansion planning and tariff‑related delays
Summary
Sewer department leadership said revenue from the bourbon industry has declined, outlined plans for a planned expansion that includes secondary treatment and PAA dosing at an estimated $26 million total cost, and warned equipment imports and tariffs are delaying the schedule.
Scott Fleming, the city’s sewer/wastewater presenter, told council the sewer department’s draft budget shows a revenue reduction tied to a downturn in the local bourbon/distilling industry and that the utility is tightening operating costs while preserving service.
“We’ve tightened our belts a little bit here on this budget, and we can still provide all the services we need to…
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