Public commenter alleges unpermitted wastewater system sold to new Wilson County elementary school, seeks $863,000

A public commenter told the Wilson County Education Committee that the Westwater Authority and a related entity built and sold a low-technology wastewater system to a new elementary school without obtaining a permit, charging the school $1,449,110 and harming taxpayers.

"The water authority in Adonis conspired to spend $1,449,110 to build a low technology wastewater system the school did not need," the commenter said, and urged that the authority should return at least $863,000 to the school. The commenter said only four school board members voted to enter the original contract and indicated the school board may vote in February to pursue damages, adding, "I look forward to hearing this story told to the jury." (comments are attributed to a public commenter recorded in the committee transcript).

Committee members asked for clarification about who would pursue recovery. One member noted the county holds the debt on the school financing and asked whether the county or the school district would pursue the claim; the Director of Schools said she could not provide a definitive answer at the meeting and that questions remained about standing and legal strategy.

The committee did not take formal action on the allegation during the meeting. No county or authority official responded during the session, and no documentation or permit records were introduced. The claim represents an allegation by a commenter in public comment; it was not adjudicated or substantiated at the meeting.

Next steps: the commenter said the school board may vote in February on pursuing damages. Committee members indicated further information and clarification on legal standing and financial responsibility would be needed before any formal county action.