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Sewer leak stinking up Inez
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The odor is overwhelming at the mouth of Saltwell Road along Route 645, residents say. As the complaints pile up, waste from a Martin County Sanitation District sewer lift station runs into Saltwell Creek, causing untold environmental damage. The lift station has been overflowing nonstop for weeks. Residents
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Citizens express concerns with sewage infrastructure and costs
“You’re gonna charge me for pooping in my yard,” said Chuck Harris. “Yeah, I’m not saying you’re wrong,” Kerr replied. “And that’s not right.” Harris retorted. “No, it’s not right,” Kerr admitted. BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sanitation District met June 28 to discuss sewer problems facing many residents. After
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Rogers requests $3.1 million for Inez sewer plant upgrade
Nearly $54 million for 15 projects WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Friday that he requested nearly $54 million for 15 community projects in southern and eastern Kentucky in fiscal year 2023, including $3.1 million to upgrade the Inez sewer plant and expand service to approximately 100 households and small businesses.
