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Trousdale County reports major leaks, engineering updates and ARP deadline for tank painting
Summary
At a Trousdale County meeting engineers and managers reported two large water leaks, ongoing projects including the Starlight waterline and pump-station designs, and a June 2026 deadline tied to ARP funding for tank painting.
At a Trousdale County meeting, Evan White with Midtown Engineering and county staff reported two large leaks that drove a spike in April’s water-loss figures and provided updates on ongoing water and sewer projects.
The report matters because the county’s ability to complete work under American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding is time-limited: county staff said projects paid with ARP money must be completed by June 2026.
White said crews recently submitted final documents for the Starlight waterline project and that sewer-flow monitors have returned results. “So on Starlight, we got it turned in just a few days ago,” White said. He told the board that the Starlight contract timeline is “hundred and 80 days.” He also reported two pump-station projects are still in design, including one on Brandon’s Branch.
County staff summarized the jump in measured water loss to the board: the increase was “due to 2 large leaks,” one at the water plant and another “at the root of audience,” and staff confirmed one of the broken lines has been repaired. Staff also said meters have been corrected and calibrated and that staff expect more accurate numbers soon.
On asset maintenance, White said tank-painting drawings recently arrived at the office and painting is scheduled to start in June, with the contractor allowed a multi-month window to complete the work. “We’ll give them 6 months,” White said, adding that projects funded by ARP “have gotta be done by June of 26 as far as ARP money goes.”
Staff told the board a pump at the park failed and required a crane for replacement; the replacement was expected to be installed the next day. The county also expects final reimbursements on a sewer project after sending a final pay request.
Board members asked clarifying questions about repair timing, meter calibration and the anticipated pace of work; staff indicated weather has affected some schedules. No ordinance, resolution or formal policy change was proposed during the item; the board received the reports and moved on to other business.
The board also approved routine agenda and minutes items earlier in the meeting before the engineering and operations reports were discussed.
