Columbia water pipeline project gains key state financial approval amid ongoing opposition

A project to expand water utility capacity in fast-growing Southern Middle Tennessee by building a new $520 million intake on the Duck River and a new water treatment plant advanced Monday after obtaining key financing approval from the state’s local development authority. The controversial undertaking — which will be funded in part by rate hikes [

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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A project to expand water utility capacity in fast-growing Southern Middle Tennessee by building a new $520 million intake on the Duck River and a new water treatment plant advanced Monday after obtaining key financing approval from the state’s local development authority.

The controversial undertaking — which will be funded in part by rate hikes of up to 20% per year over the next five years — was first approved …

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