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Wastewater service for Cosby, Hartford and Wilton Springs
The ARPA-funded Cosby High School sewer project is ahead of schedule after breaking ground in November, with completion due by September 30. About $277,000 of the roughly $4 million project has been paid to date.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
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Contaminated well water on Sparks and Good Hope Roads
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.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026