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Beyond the Tap

Beyond the Tap, Part 5: The Surrounding Infrastructure

Beyond the Tap, Part 5: The Surrounding Infrastructure

“Beyond the Tap” is a multi-part series by Floyd Times that breaks down the challenges facing the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority. Part 5, “The Surrounding Infrastructure,” addresses obstacles for expanding the Authority's service area.

PSA Report: Chlorinating and Charter Negotiations

PSA Report: Chlorinating and Charter Negotiations

Official newsletters will be sent to all customers of the PSA, including schools that are a part of the system, before the process of chlorination begins.

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

The preliminary study emphasizes the “fragility of the system during drought" due to Floyd’s geographic location and its dependence on “water recharge,” which is the process of water infiltrating the ground and refilling fractures via precipitation, runoff, and the like.

Beyond the Tap, Part 3: The Divide

Beyond the Tap, Part 3: The Divide

Beyond the Tap, Part 3: “The Divide,” addresses misconceptions about who the PSA serves in Floyd County.

Beyond the Tap, Part 2: The Cost

Beyond the Tap, Part 2: The Cost

As the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority stands today, it is able to fund regular operations through its rates and customer base of about 500, but it is not able to invest in projects for improvement.

Beyond the Tap, Part 1: The Charter

Beyond the Tap, Part 1: The Charter

“Beyond the Tap” is a multi-part series by Floyd Times that breaks down challenges facing the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority. Part 1, “The Charter,” examines the foundation and crucial steps for improvement.

Beyond the Tap: Floyd leaders meet to discuss future of PSA

Beyond the Tap: Floyd leaders meet to discuss future of PSA

No funding allocations were approved on Dec. 11, but members of each board agreed that they’d need to work together to secure a future for the locally operated PSA, which provides water to businesses and residences in town, and to County-run properties, including the Industrial Park.