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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

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 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

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

Pam Sykes’ Journey: From archaeology in California to infrastructure in Tennessee

Her work is part Indiana Jones, part mapmaking, and part drone flights. Pam Sykes, a GIS Analyst (geographic information system) with CUD since 2015, wouldn’t have it any other way.

3 items to know about your STEP system, from CUD’s Joe Fisher

“Without wastewater treatment and disposal, even a million-dollar home would nosedive in value.” A strong statement from CUD Wastewater Supervisor Joe Fisher – especially given the amount of residential development

CUD and City of Murfreesboro Activate Contingency Water Supply

A new water service interconnection between Consolidated Utility District (CUD) and Murfreesboro Water Resources Department will keep water flowing to CUD customers even in the event of an emergency, such