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Memphis council approves sale of city land to XAI for gray‑water plant amid community concerns
Summary
The council approved the sale of about 13 acres of city land at 2685 Plant Road to XAI for $820,000 to build a gray‑water facility intended to replace aquifer water used by industrial customers; the vote drew questions from members about air emissions, transparency and next steps for permitting and community outreach.
Memphis City Council members voted to approve the sale of a roughly 13‑acre portion of a city parcel at 2685 Plant Road to XAI for $820,000, a vote that cleared the measure on same‑night minutes after extended discussion and public questions. The company plans to build a gray‑water treatment facility intended to provide processed wastewater for cooling at large industrial users, replacing some aquifer withdrawals.
Supporters, including Mayor Paul Young and Brent Mayo of XAI, said the project will reduce aquifer usage and bring an $80 million privately funded treatment plant and related construction to the city.…
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