Comer secures $750K in funding for Adairville Wastewater Treatment Plant project

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced $750,000 in federal funding will go to modernize Adairville’s wastewater treatment plant.

This is according to a release by Comer’s office, which states that the funding is included in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development and Interior and Environment Appropriation Act of 2026 that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The funding bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration, according to the release.

The release states Comer led efforts in Congress to secure the funding for the this project, which will upgrade multiple features of the wastewater plant.

“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,” Comer said.

The City of Adairville is initiating a project to improve and modernize its wastewater treatment plant, according to the release.

This project includes replacing blowers, improving headworks, rehabilitating aeration basins, constructing a new basic, upgrading pump stations, replacing aeration equipment, adding aeration headers and improving sludge drying beds.

According to the release, the project extends to rehabilitating the north lift station near Old Russellville Loop.

The release says the upgrades aim to “ensure compliance and optimize treatment processes.” According to the release, the funding for this project would “rehabilitate a critical utility and mitigate the adverse impact on both the city and community.”