Author: Brett McArdle

Utility Flags & Fire Hydrants: Know the Color Code

If you’re planning a home improvement project, planting a tree, or installing a fence or deck, you need to know the location and depth of nearby utility lines. Before you

Why Cybersecurity at CUD Is a Full-Time Job

Cyberattacks are unfortunately part of our new normal. For public utilities, the work involved with building and maintaining strong online defenses is an everyday effort because essential services present an

Consolidated Utility District Welcomes New General Manager

Hired by the Board of Commissioners, Roger Goodson assumed the role of general manager on May 17, making him the fifth general manager in the history of Consolidated Utility District

Scan this code with your phone’s camera to view our 2020 Water Quality Report

This year, we’re doing something different. Yes, the annual Water Quality Report will still arrive in June and July billing statements. However, CUD wants to transform what is typically a

CUD Geography Expert to Work with Department of Defense Agency

Bethany Hall serves as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) of Rutherford County, using her capabilities in data collection and geography as well as her

CUD finalizes 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Plan

CUD’s management, engineers, and Board members have finalized plans for upcoming water service improvements as the population of Rutherford County continues its upward surge in residential and commercial development. The

CUD Water Quality Coordinator Earns Role With Coffee County Planning Commission

Just as the foundation of a home or business is essential to the building itself, utilities and infrastructure are essential to the life of a county. One of CUD’s longtime

Bacteria can’t hide from CUD’s FlowCam

A big part of water quality involves identifying and eliminating microscopic bacteria – even those that are much smaller than the width of a human hair. That’s why the K.

Chlorine Plays Vital Role in Security of Water Supply as Countermeasure to Virus

Current evidence indicates chlorine is effective in eliminating the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) through the disinfection process for drinking water or wastewater, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and

CUD signs $1.3 million deal for upgraded meter technology

More advanced metering technology is on its way to Rutherford County, which will benefit customers of Consolidated Utility District (CUD) by providing more actionable, real-time data. This new piece of