The Knoxville Utilities Board has released its 2023 Water Quality Report and is touting major investments in public health through meticulous monitoring of the local water supply. According to the City of Knoxville, KUB is delivering on its promise of quality water by conducting over 100,000 tests annually in their state certified lab, far outstripping the minimum state and federal requirements.
Ensuring customers' taps spout nothing but purity, KUB's report claims they track more than 150 potential contaminants. Meanwhile, in an effort to fortify the city’s hydraulic lifeblood for future generations, the utility replaces sections of water pipes each year as a part of its Century II program—a plan focusing on long-term infrastructure resilience with replacements designed to endure for a century.
“KUB’s water plays an important role in the community,” as per City of Knoxville. The utility underscores the centrality of water to daily life and their dedication to being custodians of this vital resource. Locals can dive into the full report at KUB's website or place a phone request to grasp the breadth of KUB's water management endeavors.
In line with this transparency push, customers are encouraged to learn about how they can contribute to the protection of rivers and how to secure the H2O To Go mobile water station for their events. Enthusiastic about their commitment to deliver clean and safe water to the community, KUB invites public engagement through their website, where detailed processes and initiatives are outlined – aiming to both inform and involve the community they serve.
