People gathered for a town hall meeting about the Jefferson County sewer system shared common questions Tuesday evening: How much will it cost them, how long will it last, and how can the county avoid repeating such an expensive predicament.

Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson, along with other leaders and officials gathered at the Bessemer Civic Center to update ratepayers on the status of the sewer system, its finances, and what it means to ratepayers.