Public Works Department

Lakewood Water Regulations - updated

               Old Hickory Utility District Water Purchase Agreement

                                                            Personnel

                     Brad Hutchinson - Certified Water Operator

                           Lawrence Miles - Field Supervisor

                       Bobby Brooks - Mechanic, Public Works

                              Water, Sewer, and Trash Contract

                                            Water Bill FAQ

When is my Bill due?  Water bills are due on the 15th of every month.  If the previous month
is not paid by the 25th, customer is subject to service cut-off on the 26th.

I've been turned off ! What do I do now? You must pay your bill in full plus a $25.00
re-connection fee before water service can be resumed.

Can I turn the water back on myself? No! Customers cannot turn their own water back
on.  If you do you will be subject to a $50.00 tampering fee in addition to the re-connection
fee.  Meters and curb-stops (on / off valves) have been damaged by customers tampering
with them.  Repair or replacement costs will be at the customers expense.

What exactly am I paying for?  Here is a breakdown:

Water - First 1000 gallons and minimum bill is $10.90, every additional 1000 gallons is $3.58 

Sewer - First 1500 gallons is $6.05, every additional 750 gallons is $3.76

Garbage - $18.12

Additional fees listed on the bill include State taxes and the Sewer User Fee charged by Metro Water Service.  Sewers are maintained by Metro Water Service.

How do Lakewood water rates compare to other cities or districts? A 2007 survey of 265 organizations across Tennessee -  Lakewood ranked as follows:

                                             5,000 gallons - $23.43 ... 141 out of 265

                                           15,000 gallons - $ 59.23 ... 140 out of 265

                                            25,000 gallons - $ 95.03 ... 145 out of 265

Lakewood is in the middle of the rankings in all categories and below the State average for 5,000 gallons.  We purchase our water from Old Hickory Utility District. 

Lakewood Water Department's Cross Connection Control Program is in compliance with:

                                       The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974