Public water system · TN0000450
ActiveMemphis Light, Gas, & Water
Community water system in Shelby County, Tennessee, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
659,500
Service connections
255,620
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 2013-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Archived |
| 2008-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water: frequently asked questions
Is Memphis Light, Gas, & Water's water safe to drink?
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TN state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Memphis Light, Gas, & Water?
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water (PWSID TN0000450) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TN state drinking water program.
How many people does Memphis Light, Gas, & Water serve?
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water reports serving 659,500 people through 255,620 service connections in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Where does Memphis Light, Gas, & Water get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Shelby County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Water System | Shelby | 57,129 | Community | Groundwater |
| Collierville Water Dept | Shelby | 51,972 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alabaster Water Board | Shelby | 41,061 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Shelby County Commission-Water Services | Shelby | 40,101 | Community | Surface water |
| Pelham Water Works | Shelby | 38,703 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Germantown Water Dept | Shelby | 37,738 | Community | Groundwater |