Germantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
Topic: Germantown water
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July 2024
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October 2023
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Germantown responds to open records lawsuit
Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.
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August 2023
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Germantown releases detailed timeline of water-crisis investigation
The city released additional records Tuesday that highlight how and when the city learned about the different parts of the water crisis.
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Germantown investigation says employee’s inattention led to fuel leak
The Germantown employee responsible for the refueling leak that caused the suburb’s water crisis last month was away from the generator for more than a half hour, according to records of the internal investigation released Friday.
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Thousands of Germantown residents receive incorrect utility bills
About 5,700 Germantown water customers received incorrect utility bills due to an error by the city’s vendor.
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Germantown gives water credit; overspill protection installed on generator
“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”
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Still smell diesel in your water? You’re not the only one
Even after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said Germantown’s water was safe to drink, Protect Our Aquifer’s science director Scott Schoefernacker and his family have opted not to.
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Hole in underground pipe contributed to Germantown water crisis
Germantown Public Works Director Bo Mills discussed future improvements planned for the the city’s Southern Avenue water plant following the suburb’s water crisis.
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Germantown committee recommends no reduction in water bills
Germantown’s resident-led commission recommended the suburb’s customers not get a water credit after a diesel spill forced residents to reduce the water usage for flushing toilets only.
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Former Collierville official to review Germantown water crisis
Records, news reports and social media postings will be reviewed to analyze the Germantown’s communication efforts after 250 to 300 gallons of diesel spilled at the suburb’s Southern Avenue water treatment plant July 19.
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Fired general services worker was with Germantown 13 years
Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.
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Germantown facing open records legal challenge
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.
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Bailey: Germantown residents aren’t swallowing excuses about water
One thing was clear from those attending the Thursday night Town Hall session — the citizens don’t trust the city’s answers or addressing such a crisis in the future.
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Germantown says latest estimates show 300 gallons of diesel spilled into city water system
More diesel than originally estimated spilled into the Germantown water system, although leaders tried to assure residents the water is safe now.
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Germantown detects diesel in water near fire station
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
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Germantown employee placed on leave as city continues investigating water issue
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
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July 2023
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Germantown says all water customers may resume usage
All of Germantown was cleared to flush their pipes and resume normal water usage Thursday afternoon.
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Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
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Some Germantown residents still smell diesel odor
Some Germantown residents report a diesel fuel odor in their water despite multiple rounds of flushing their faucets. The city said between 1% and 2% of the 15,000 houses in the suburb still have a fuel smell in their lines.
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Northwest Germantown residents may begin flushing lines
The order to begin flushing lines comes about a week after Germantown advised residents to limit their water usage only for flushing toilets.
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Germantown residents north of Poplar can resume water use after flushing
All residents north of Poplar Avenue in Germantown can continue normal water usage after flushing lines.
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Some Germantown residents can flush their own lines
Residents will be asked to flush their private home lines ahead of beginning normal water usage.
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Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
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Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communication
Germantown resident Ron Spence has a red cup over his kitchen sink handle so he doesn’t inadvertently turn it on. “Once a day feels like forever in this situation,” he said.
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Germantown says 40% of water system flushed
The city expects to be finished flushing Wednesday, but it has not provided a date of when water may be restored.
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Germantown water testing well, but no green light yet
Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service.
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Germantown plans for water distribution through Sunday
Water distribution in Germantown will continue through the weekend.
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