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Georgetown’s Sewer Smell Explained | Lexington News
Georgetown’s air has been thick with a foul, sewage-like stench for weeks — locals are baffled and frustrated. Residents like 62-year veteran Jimmy Mowery say it’s unbearable, especially near the old high school and highway exits. The culprit? A massive, ongoing upgrade by the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service — switching from an aging wastewater plant to a brand-new one. Officials explain the odor is a byproduct of decommissioning decades-old tanks and transitioning flows between systems, which inevitably releases unpleasant smells during this complex biological and mechanical…
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