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Spring Hill board hears work‑session on alternative sewer systems, vested projects list and water‑reclamation plant compliance
Summary
Staff requested about 90 days to develop local standards for alternative sewer systems after citing a TDEC report that found 26% of similar systems statewide flawed; they warned of significant equipment failures at the water reclamation plant and a $65,700 civil penalty under a TDEC consent order (initial payment $13,140 made).
Spring Hill staff used the Sept. 2 work session to request time to develop local standards, specifications and an implementation timeline for alternative (stand‑alone) sewer systems being proposed for developments. Dan Allen and Ryan Lemunian said they were studying state guidance and would visit neighboring systems; they cited a June TDEC report showing that, of 374 systems in Tennessee, roughly 26% were flawed or insufficient for operation. Staff requested roughly 90 days to vet proposals, coordinate with TDEC, and draft standards so the city does not repeat failures seen elsewhere.
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