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 modernize Adairville, Kentucky’s wastewater treatment plant. This funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Congressman Comer led efforts in Congress to secure funding for the Adairville Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, supporting critical upgrades to blowers, headworks, aeration basins, pump stations, and sludge drying beds.
“I’m proud to have worked alongside local leaders to secure funding for the Adairville Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The community’s wastewater infrastructure has struggled to meet the needs of residents and local businesses. This investment is a major step forward, allowing us to replace an aging system and modernize the plant. These improvements will help protect public health, support economic growth, and ensure a cleaner, safer environment for residents and visitors. I will continue working to ensure communities across Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District have the tools they need to thrive,” said Congressman Comer.
Background:
The City of Adairville is initiating a project to modernize its wastewater treatment plant for enhanced efficiency and compliance. The project includes replacing blowers, improving headworks, rehabilitating aeration basins, constructing a new basin, upgrading pump stations, replacing aeration equipment, adding aeration headers, and improving sludge drying beds. Additionally, the city will install high-efficiency motors, SCADA, and VFDs, cybersecurity bolstering mediums on their network, and upgrade lighting. The project extends to rehabilitating the North lift station near Old Russellville Loop with energy-efficient pumps, VFDs, and SCADA for improved performance. These upgrades aim to ensure compliance and optimize treatment processes. Funding this project would rehabilitate a critical utility and mitigate the adverse impact on both the city and the community.
“I’m proud to have worked alongside local leaders to secure funding for the Adairville Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The community’s wastewater infrastructure has struggled to meet the needs of residents and local businesses. This investment is a major step forward, allowing us to replace an aging system and modernize the plant. These improvements will help protect public health, support economic growth, and ensure a cleaner, safer environment for residents and visitors. I will continue working to ensure communities across Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District have the tools they need to thrive,” said Congressman Comer.
Background:
The City of Adairville is initiating a project to modernize its wastewater treatment plant for enhanced efficiency and compliance. The project includes replacing blowers, improving headworks, rehabilitating aeration basins, constructing a new basin, upgrading pump stations, replacing aeration equipment, adding aeration headers, and improving sludge drying beds. Additionally, the city will install high-efficiency motors, SCADA, and VFDs, cybersecurity bolstering mediums on their network, and upgrade lighting. The project extends to rehabilitating the North lift station near Old Russellville Loop with energy-efficient pumps, VFDs, and SCADA for improved performance. These upgrades aim to ensure compliance and optimize treatment processes. Funding this project would rehabilitate a critical utility and mitigate the adverse impact on both the city and the community.