Water Use Rules in Tennessee (2026)
8 rules on the books across Tennessee, 8 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recycled Water Rules
Where purple-pipe recycled water is required for irrigation, dual-plumbing requirements for new construction, and cross-connection-control rules.
Smyrna
Significant RestrictionsIn the Town of Smyrna, Tennessee, reclaimed water can only be used for town-approved purposes, and every use needs a…
Read full rule →Franklin
Some RestrictionsFranklin requires large developments, over 5 acres, 10+ units, or mandatory-landscaping projects using 7,500+ gallons a…
Read full rule →Murfreesboro
Some RestrictionsMurfreesboro allows re-purified (recycled) water systems in commercial buildings only, limited to flushing water…
Read full rule →Leak Reporting Duty
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
Clarksville
Some RestrictionsClarksville's Gas and Water Department will credit a customer's sewer bill for water lost through a leak in the…
Read full rule →Memphis
Some RestrictionsMemphis Code § 9-8-19 requires every occupied building's water lines, fixtures, vents, drains and sewer lines to be…
Read full rule →Nashville
Some RestrictionsMetro Water Services gives a one-time bill credit for concealed leaks, but only if the customer repairs the leak and…
Read full rule →Spring Hill
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Spring Hill, Tennessee, the customer maintains the piping on his or her property at his or her own…
Read full rule →Chattanooga
Light RestrictionsTo get a sewer-bill credit for water lost to a leak, Chattanooga requires the leak to be reported to the water company…
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