Sumner County board overrules director, approves permit for home using hauled hydrant water

Nov 20, 2025

The Sumner County Board of Construction on Nov. 19 overruled a building-department decision and approved a permit for a property owner who proposed hauling water from a nearby hydrant supplied by Bethpage Water Works after on-site wells failed; the board cited hardship and R112.2 appeals guidance but the transcript does not record a roll-call tally.

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SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Sumner County Board of Construction voted Nov. 19 to overrule a building-code director and approve a permit for a property owner who plans to haul water from a nearby hydrant to supply a new dwelling, county staff said.

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