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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
Know the 3 key elements of your water bill
There are two times you’re most likely to carefully examine your water bill: When your usage spikes (“What did we do – water the whole neighborhood?”) and when your bill

Public Notice: RFP for Software Application
(Photo courtesy of samedaypapers.com) Consolidated Utility District (CUD) of Rutherford County will accept proposals for District Metered Area (DMA) Monitoring & Central Event Management Software Application services from qualified vendors.

More than 1,400 miles of pipe — and growing!
If you like geography, you’ll love this story. Because a city that has grown as fast as Murfreesboro has – from a population of 40,000 in 1991 to 135,000 in

CUD strives to maintain safe drinking water standards
Consolidated Utility District has and will continue to meet all regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for safe drinking water.

What is hard water – and is it actually helpful?
Residents in middle Tennessee sometimes notice deposits in their household water that leaves a white film or a grain-like feel. This is a sign of hard water, which is common

How does Rutherford County water arrive in the home?
The question of how water arrives in your home is one that can be answered in many ways. In most cases, it starts with nature and rainfall. But at the