Independent U.S. water utility directory · 2026 edition
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Water utilities serving Tennessee

Browse the indexed community water systems in this state. Each profile brings the provider’s payment routes and household protection policies into a single, practical guide.

101 systems indexed2026 directory

Service area: Memphis and Shelby County

Population: MLGW's official 2026 materials report 929,744 people in the Memphis/Shelby County service area and more than 257,000 water customers; the 2025 utility-use table reports 260,385 water accounts, including 234,342 residential accounts.

Service area: Nashville-Davidson County and portions of surrounding counties

Population: The Metro Water and Sewer system provides retail water service to more than 225,000 metered accounts across Nashville and most of Davidson County; the 2025 credit disclosure identifies an estimated 712,334-person Metro service area for 2023. MWS also provides wholesale sewer treatment to surrounding communities and serves portions of nearby counties.

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How to compare water utilities in Tennessee

This state hub brings together 101 indexed community water systems, from city departments and public authorities to investor-owned systems and smaller regional providers. A service area may cross municipal boundaries, so use the provider name and service address on your bill when choosing a profile.

The most important distinction is between a directory listing and an official account channel. Water Ledger provides a structured starting point; the utility’s own payment portal, published rate schedule, customer-service office, and mailed notice control your account. Compare the payment route, billing frequency, emergency number, and customer-protection notes before relying on a page for a time-sensitive decision.

If you are helping a household with a high bill, leak, or delinquency notice, open the utility profile and review the payment, shut-off, and leak-adjustment guides together. Keep the bill, account number, confirmation receipts, repair records, and notice dates available when speaking with the provider.