MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 3, 2026 — Memphis Light, Gas and Water received a score of 98% (or 591 of 599 points) on a sanitary survey of its water system by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
According to TDEC, a sanitary survey is an unannounced onsite evaluation and documentation of a water system’s capabilities, operations, sources, facilities, treatment process, equipment, distribution network, monitoring, reporting and data verification, pump facilities, controls and overall management needed to continually provide safe drinking water.
The TDEC survey is conducted once every two years; the latest survey took place from April 20-23. The 2026 survey noted no significant deficiencies and was placed among the state’s “approved” water suppliers. MLGW’s Water Quality Report can be reviewed here www.mlgw.com/waterquality.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the
residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with
rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is
minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW
supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and
women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and
money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.
