Water Treatment Division

Water Production Process

Bartlett's water is extracted from an underground aquifer known as the Memphis Sands.

More about Water Production

Water Quality

The primary goal of the Water Production Division is to provide a continuous supply of safe, potable drinking water. This means:

• Safe: free of contaminants which can cause disease or be toxic
• Palatable: free of unpleasant characteristics
• 2022 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)
• 2021 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)
• 2020 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)
• 2019 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)
• 2018 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)
• 2017 Bartlett Water Quality Report (PDF)

Analysis

The Water Plant Division also manages/coordinates all water analysis programs and responds to citizen complaints regarding water quality.

The drinking water supplied by the City is safe, meeting or exceeding all quality standards set by both the State and Federal governments.

Helpful Links

• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
• US Environmental Protection Agency
• American Water Works Association
• EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
• TN.GOV Lead and Copper Rule