Senate committee advances bill to create Humphreys County Water Authority after TDEC reassurance The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously March 18 to give Senate Bill 1566 a positive recommendation; sponsor and TDEC witnesses said the measure creates a local water and wastewater authority for Humphreys County and does not change existing Duck River permitting requirements.

Tennessee's Senate has taken a significant step towards enhancing water services for Humphreys County, but will this new authority protect the vital Duck River watershed?

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