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TACIR draft: Tennessee’s wastewater infrastructure improved but gaps remain; staff flag enforcement orders and billions in funding needs
Summary
A TACIR staff draft finds Tennessee has invested in wastewater infrastructure but estimates $3.5 billion in additional needs through 2042, with dozens of enforcement orders and moratoria; staff recommend asset management, mixed financing and energy‑efficiency measures.
TACIR staff presented a draft report on wastewater systems operations and finance on May 30, describing both investments and continuing challenges across Tennessee's systems.
Research associate Madison Moffett summarized staff findings: Tennessee has invested in upgrades, yet some systems struggle to maintain aging equipment and meet growing service demands. The 2022 American Society of Civil Engineers report card rated…
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