05/22/2026
I’m pleased to share an update on the progress, challenges, and ongoing improvements within the DSCUD Water District. As I’ve noted before, the district remains fully committed to strengthening every part of their water system—treatment, storage, and distribution—to improve operations and better serve their customers.
Today marks a major milestone. On May 22, 2026, the ARP-funded project supported by Dyer County officially reached completion. A reimbursement payment of $618,657.40 was issued to DSCUD to pay Revell Construction Company for installing 10,000 linear feet of replacement pipe, a significant upgrade aimed at improving water quality throughout the district. Pictured above accepting the check are Office Manager Kara Hilliard, Commissioners Tom White and Robert Mauldin, and newly appointed Commissioner Tiffany Doss.
Looking ahead, DSCUD has been awarded an Emergency Grant totaling $4.32 million—with $1.981 million designated for the main treatment plant and $2.51 million for the Finley treatment plant. This will be a multi year effort, with design work beginning in 2027 and anticipated completion in 2029.
We also expect to learn by late fall whether Dyer County will receive the $1 million CDBG grant on behalf of the district. If awarded, these funds will be used to replace water meters and service lines back to the mains—an essential step toward improving meter accuracy and reducing the district’s current water loss.
Updating an aging water system is never simple, and the challenges have been significant. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Office Manager Kara Hilliard, Commissioners Tom White, Robert Mauldin, the late Mr. Bill Jones, newly appointed Commissioner Tiffany Doss, and the entire DSCUD Maintenance Team for their dedication and perseverance through difficult times over the lase past three plus years.
Most importantly, I want to thank the State of Tennessee for making these opportunities possible. Thank you!
As with all rural water districts, progress takes time. But with continued support from Dyer County leadership and the residents they serve, the upgrades this system needs will be achieved—one project at a time.