Contaminated well water on Sparks and Good Hope Roads
Summary
A resident says eight households' wells tested positive for coliform and E. coli — one child was hospitalized — and Hurricane Helene damage made it worse. Running a water line would cost about $153,000 plus taps, and grant funding can only be sought by the county and partners, taking 4-6 years. She asked to return on the September agenda to pursue TDEC and USDA emergency water grant options.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
A water line quote came in at $153,000 plus $1,300 per tap; new wells run $50,000-$60,000 each.
Eight farming households whose wells are unsafe to drink, bathe, or wash with.
Residents currently boiling water and showering elsewhere; one neighbor's child was hospitalized from E. coli-contaminated water.
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