Sewage problem causing stink in Bullitt County

As the rain comes down, the amount of raw sewage spilling out of a Bullitt County treatment plant grows.

It's an issue that started last month and officials said they don't see a quick fix in sight.

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Hunter's Hollow Mayor Linda Parker has been dealing with the matter on a daily basis. She's one of more than 700 homeowners facing the threat of a sewage backup.

"If the electricity goes out, we are in trouble," said Parker.

In a statement, the Energy and Environment Cabinet said Monday: "We are working with the Kentucky Department of Health to post warning signs from the unnamed tributary to Brooks Run up to Floyd's Fork because of the presence of E.coli."

The privately owned sewage treatment plant responsible for the spill is under a notice of violation and has been ordered to find a replacement for the broken facility.

"There's millions of dollars that are going to have to be spent to rectify all of this," said Parker.

County officials said the plant spent about $150,000 on a temporary fix by bringing in tanks which act as a mobile plant to treat a portion of the sewage.

As for the rest, the Bullitt County Sanitation District planned to route the overflow to its plants but discovered a problem.

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Sewage problem causing stink in Bullitt County