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Comer Secures $750,000 in Funding for Franklin County Sewer Infrastructure Project

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This press release from Representative James Comer (R-KY) was published on 2026-01-13 and titled "Comer Secures $750,000 in Funding for Franklin County Sewer Infrastructure Project". It focuses on the economy and touches on the environment, infrastructure.

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Comer Secures $750,000 in Funding for Franklin County Sewer Infrastructure Project

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $750,000 in federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Franklin County Fiscal Court Package Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project, which will establish a centralized, reliable sewer system to address long-standing infrastructure deficiencies and support future development throughout the region. "I'm proud to have worked with Franklin County leaders to help replace outdated and failing wastewater systems that have created ongoing challenges for residents. For years, residents in these communities have dealt with an aging sewer infrastructure. By building new interceptor sewers, pump stations, and wet-weather detention capacity, this investment will provide safe and reliable sanitary sewer service for many whom live and work in the area. I will continue working in Congress to support Franklin County and infrastructure projects across Kentucky's 1st Congressional District that strengthen our communities and lay the groundwork for long-term growth," said Congressman Comer. "This project has been discussed for more than 20 years, and we are grateful to finally see the Farmdale Sanitation Districts Interceptor System move forward. This investment will eliminate outdated treatment plants and modernize critical infrastructure for our community. We sincerely appreciate the federal funding assistance and the strong support of Congressman Comer's office in helping bring this long-awaited project to fruition," said Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller. Background: The Franklin County Fiscal Court and local sanitation district acquired ownership of six previously private wastewater systems that were plagued by decades of poor performance, frequent violations, and ongoing compliance issues. In an effort to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to its residents, the design and construction of a new interceptor sewer system will be funded. This system will eliminate six outdated and potentially failing package wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that currently serve Coolbrook, Edgewood, Farmdale, Farmgate, and Meadowbrook. Wastewater from these areas will be collected and conveyed to a single large pump station, which will then transport the flow to the City of Frankfort's municipal wastewater treatment system. The project will benefit approximately 834 customers and includes the installation of approximately 13,800 linear feet of gravity sewer, 38,000 linear feet of force main, four pump stations, and a two-million-gallon wet weather detention basin. It also includes the full decommissioning of six existing package WWTPs. These facilities are well beyond their intended lifespan and continue to present serious challenges in terms of maintenance, operations, and regulatory compliance. The lack of a centralized, dependable sewer system has also limited residential and economic growth in southern Franklin County. The completion of this project will resolve long-standing infrastructure deficiencies and serve as a vital foundation for future development throughout the region.

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Comer Secures $750,000 in Funding for Franklin County Sewer Infrastructure Project WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6983), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $750,000 in federal funding to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to Franklin County. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Franklin County Fiscal Court Package Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project, which will establish a centralized, reliable sewer system to address long-standing infrastructure deficiencies and support future development throughout the region. "I'm proud to have worked with Franklin County leaders to help replace outdated and failing wastewater systems that have created ongoing challenges for residents. For years, residents in these communities have dealt with an aging sewer infrastructure. By building new interceptor sewers, pump stations, and wet-weather detention capacity, this investment will provide safe and reliable sanitary sewer service for many whom live and work in the area. I will continue working in Congress to support Franklin County and infrastructure projects across Kentucky's 1st Congressional District that strengthen our communities and lay the groundwork for long-term growth," said Congressman Comer. "This project has been discussed for more than 20 years, and we are grateful to finally see the Farmdale Sanitation Districts Interceptor System move forward. This investment will eliminate outdated treatment plants and modernize critical infrastructure for our community. We sincerely appreciate the federal funding assistance and the strong support of Congressman Comer's office in helping bring this long-awaited project to fruition," said Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller. Background: The Franklin County Fiscal Court and local sanitation district acquired ownership of six previously private wastewater systems that were plagued by decades of poor performance, frequent violations, and ongoing compliance issues. In an effort to provide safe, reliable sanitary sewer service to its residents, the design and construction of a new interceptor sewer system will be funded. This system will eliminate six outdated and potentially failing package wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that currently serve Coolbrook, Edgewood, Farmdale, Farmgate, and Meadowbrook. Wastewater from these areas will be collected and conveyed to a single large pump station, which will then transport the flow to the City of Frankfort's municipal wastewater treatment system. The project will benefit approximately 834 customers and includes the installation of approximately 13,800 linear feet of gravity sewer, 38,000 linear feet of force main, four pump stations, and a two-million-gallon wet weather detention basin. It also includes the full decommissioning of six existing package WWTPs. These facilities are well beyond their intended lifespan and continue to present serious challenges in terms of maintenance, operations, and regulatory compliance. The lack of a centralized, dependable sewer system has also limited residential and economic growth in southern Franklin County. The completion of this project will resolve long-standing infrastructure deficiencies and serve as a vital foundation for future development throughout the region.