Odors Persist In Southern Lexington As Sewer Odor Projects Continue
Residents in southern Lexington, particularly in the Belleau Wood neighborhood, are experiencing a persistent foul odor. The Lexington Division of Water Quality has identified increased hydrogen sulfide levels from a sewer force main air-release valve in the Brannon Crossing area…
Lexington, KY, October 14, 2026 —
Residents in southern Lexington, particularly in the Belleau Wood neighborhood, are experiencing a persistent foul odor, according to information provided about the issue. The Lexington Division of Water Quality has identified increased hydrogen sulfide levels at a sewer force main air-release valve in the Brannon Crossing area.
The division has implemented corrective measures, but occasional odors may continue. The information provided did not specify what those measures involve, when they were put in place or how long the remaining odors may occur.
Separately, projects are underway at wastewater treatment plants to further mitigate sewer odors. Completion is expected by spring 2027. No plant names, project details or interim milestones were provided.
The identified valve is in the Brannon Crossing area, while Belleau Wood is among the neighborhoods where residents are experiencing the odor. The information provided does not establish the odor’s precise reach or say whether residents in other areas are affected.
It also did not include hydrogen sulfide concentration readings, dates for the reported odor or a timetable for the corrective measures. The division’s identification of increased levels at the valve is the reported finding; no inspection results or additional findings were supplied.
For now, occasional odors may persist as the wastewater treatment plant projects continue. The stated expected completion period for those projects is spring 2027.
Story summarized from the original created by Kayleigh Randle on www.lex18.com, see more information here.
