Tennessee Articles

A failed pump station is to blame, but Bluff City may be at fault for private property damages caused by sewer overflows.

In this week’s news briefs, a village is fined for exposing a worker to deadly gases, Chicago will spend $119 million to rehabilitate its aging brick sewers, and Tennessee receives funding for infrastructure improvements.

In this weeks news, a state budget impasse in Illinois means some utility bills have gone unpaid, and the winner of Tennessee's best tasting water is unveiled.

Government agency announces federal assistance to help upgrade and repair water and wastewater systems in rural communities

In this week's news, Denver Water gives rapper Jay Z a lesson on the true cost of water, Knoxville meets consent decree milestones, and a partnership in St. Louis will provide $10 million in loans to minority and women contractors

In this week’s news, a New Jersey township praises its water and sewer workers, a former clerk is charged with theft, California approves emergency water regulations, and Portland Water Bureau seeks new leadership.

Grappling with record-breaking cold, it was a busy winter for municipalities faced with freeze ups.

When floodwaters in Tennessee rendered wastewater lift stations nearly inoperable, Heartland Pump Rental & Sales stepped up to assist.

Clarksville Gas & Water steps up with a heroic recovery after a May 2010 flood inundated major sectors of its collections system.

In this weeks news, a construction-site error causes sewer woes, a water main break creates a 50-foot geyser, and a pilot program enlists homeowners.

Bell Buckle takes a programmed approach to environmental compliance and nets significant I&I reductions on a tight budget.

Knoxville Utilities Board combines accelerated system upgrades with a comprehensive maintenance program that includes effective root control.