Town secures permanent solution to resolve sewer line issue

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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– The Town of Lexington says the town will be moving forward with the next phase of a permanent solution to resolve a sewer line failure in the Downtown area.

Officials say after years of negotiations, the town has secured the final property easement needed to place new sewer lines in the parking lots of several businesses on East Main Street.

In March 2023, there was a sewer line failure that caused the Town to have to put a utility pump truck Downtown to maintain normal sewer service for customers.

The failed line which dates back to 1925 cannot be repaired or replaced because of its location under a building.

Town officials say under the emergency ordinance in place through the town council, the town will acquire a contractor.

Then once a contractor is found for the job, the town will coordinate with property owners and tenants about how construction will impact them.