Summary
The mayor announced $8.1 million in federal funding, secured through Senators Cassidy and Kennedy and Rep. Carter, to rehabilitate six badly needed projects at the wastewater treatment plant — important as airport expansion strains the system.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings $8.1 million of federal money to fix treatment plant projects, easing pressure on local ratepayers.
All Kenner residents and businesses relying on the sewer system, especially near the airport.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 16, 2026
The council approved multiple sewer infrastructure contracts: a $24,089 pump repair, $192,500 in added engineering for the 4 MGD lift station upgrades, conduit supply up to $150,000 annually, and a 71-day extension on the 25th/Helena lift station project.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 20, 2026
Kenner is applying for up to $2 million through the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to help pay for wastewater work — getting on the priority list is step one.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 5, 2026
Council took first reading on a $2 million LDEQ Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan application, plus new grit classifiers, softstarts/VFDs, and a pump replacement for the wastewater system.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 5, 2026
Kenner's aging sewer system took multiple hits recently — a force main broke twice and a line on Williams was damaged. The council raised maintenance and engineering contracts by nearly $1 million combined to keep up with repairs and replace pumps at aging lift stations.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 23, 2026
The mayor announced $8.1 million in federal funding, secured through Senators Cassidy and Kennedy and Rep. Carter, to rehabilitate six badly needed projects at the wastewater treatment plant — important as airport expansion strains the system.
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