DISTRIBUTION & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
We work on many projects throughout the year, all geared towards preparing our system to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County. You will find information on these projects updated here. If you have questions about our projects, please call our Customer Service Center, (865) 982-3560.
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SBCUD IN HOUSE PROJECTS
ZONE METERS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: There are plans to install 4 additional zone meter sites for the East side of the distribution system in FY 27. The purpose of the meters is to help monitor conditions in the system. They can help detect water loss and ensure we are aware of main line breaks as soon as possible. We currently have 11 zone meter sites that are operational. These meters are vital to the operation and maintenance of the utility district.
ODELL ROAD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In FY26/FY27, SBCUD will be replacing 5500 linear feet of water line on Odell Road that is 50 plus years old. The new 6" line will be installed parallel to the existing line within SBCUD's current easement.
Water treatment plant filters
Project Description: One of SBCUD's projects for FY26/FY27 is replacing membrane filters at our water treatment plant. Due to the water chemistry of upper Tellico Lake and the mountain waters that supply Tellico Lake, SBCUD has a water source with extremely low Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU). Due to the low NTU, the membrane filters that were installed in 2002 have had a much longer life span than similar treatment plants. SBCUD has partnered with H20 Innovations with expectations of replacing 300 original existing Pall Asahi microfiltration membrane filters with Toray ultrafiltration membranes for the future. Once completed, the new Toray filters will provide a higher level of filtration and a higher level of waterflow for the water treatment plant.
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LOUISVILLE TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: Phase I of this project begins behind Newell on William Blount Drive and follows Big Springs Road to Old Glory and ends at the intersection of W. Hunt Road and Lively Road. This project also includes water main replacement for Hood Circle, Bluff View Drive and Turtle Cove in the Town of Louisville.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Louisville Transmission water main is perhaps one of the larger water main projects in the history of SBCUD. This 18,000 linear feet project replaces assets that are up to 60 years old and will provide the needed system hydraulics for the future of the county.
PROJECT STATUS: The project was awarded to Brabston Inc. and is currently around 23% complete. This project is solely funded with SBCUD operating reserves.
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As your water service provider, it is our desire to provide abundant, clean water to the growing residential population of our service area and future generations. As part of our ongoing efforts to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County, SBCUD must replace aging infrastructure with new infrastructure that will meet those demands for future generations.
