Tennessee

    Regulatory overview for Tennessee water utilities.

    Drinking Water Utilities

    828

    Wastewater Utilities

    345

    Key Compliance Drivers

    CSOs; nutrient compliance; growth

    Vendor Implications

    TDEC enforcement creates steady upgrade demand.

    Drinking Water Primacy Agency

    Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation

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    Wastewater / NPDES Agency

    Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation

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    SRF / Funding Authority

    Tennessee SRF

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    Public Utility Commission

    Tennessee Public Utility Commission

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    TDEC is primary regulator.

    Municipal Oversight

    Local governance structure varies by utility type.

    Available Funding Programs

    • SRF Programs
    • State Infrastructure Funding