Once again, state and federal authorities have given the water produced by Consolidated Utility District of Rutherford County (CUD) a clean bill of health. CUD has released its 2025 Consumer Confidence Report to inform consumers about the utility’s ongoing compliance with state and federal drinking water standards – with data indicating no violations.

The report is now available in the Water Quality section of cudrc.com and is being promoted through the utility’s quarterly newsletter to subscribing customers, its social media, and billing statements.

“Delivering safe, high-quality water is at the heart of our work every day,” said Roger Goodson, General Manager of CUD. “The staff at our treatment plant and all our teams strive to uphold the highest standards of performance and service at all times. We’re proud that both state and federal results continue to reflect that commitment to Rutherford County.”

“Providing clean, reliable drinking water requires constant attention and unwavering effort,” said Chris Forte, CUD’s Director of Water Resources. “We work around the clock to ensure the quality of the water, and we’re proud to be recognized through recent industry awards and achievements as we serve Rutherford County.”

The report confirmed no violations related to water quality standards, levels of contaminants, usage of disinfectants and disinfectant by-products, turbidity (cloudiness in the water), and presence of lead and copper. The report includes details about the location of the source water, how the water is treated, and substances that are regulated and screened in the treatment process. To give customers a better understanding of the report, the utility offers a “Water Quality Terms to Know” webpage.

In addition, CUD’s K. Thomas Hutchinson Water Treatment Plant maintains a more stringent and self-imposed turbidity standard than is required by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant audits its own treatment processes to identify areas for improvement and action plans and monitors water continuously at sites throughout the distribution system in accordance with requirements set by the state of Tennessee and the Environmental Protection Agency.

CUD is a nonprofit public utility and receives no continuing tax revenue from city, state, or federal governments. CUD operates more than 1,700 miles of water pipe in Rutherford County. That is greater than the distance from Murfreesboro to Phoenix, Arizona.