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Paris Utility Authority Holds Brief September Board Meeting

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Paris, TN – In a brief and regular meeting of the Paris Utility Authority Board of Directors, the Board reviewed and approved monthly financials for the utility.

In his President’s report, Paris BPU President and CEO, Terry Wimberley, reported on the utility’s progress towards fulfilling the requirements of a Wastewater Consent Order from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Wimberley explained in June of 2016 the utility signed a Consent Order with TDEC for Wastewater System improvements. The three-year time clock for improvement of Wastewater Treatment Plant priority elements started in 2017. As of this June, Paris BPU notified TDEC that they had completed the work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on-time and in accordance with the compliance schedule.

Wimberley also reported that results from our recent TDEC required, Lead and Copper Testing have been returned. Every three years, Paris BPU tests 30 locations on the utility’s system for lead and copper levels. Wimberley, noted that, “Paris BPU received optimal results on our most recent testing.” He added, “Monitoring these levels are important to public health, and a part of our mission to provide safe and reliable utility services to our customers.”

The October meeting of the Board will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

About Paris BPU – Established in 1938, Paris BPU is a municipal utility that provides electric, water and wastewater services to residents of Paris and Henry County as a means of promoting economic development and enhancing quality of life in the community. Serving over 21,000 homes and businesses, Paris BPU strives to provide reliable, safe and affordable services to our community.

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