Millington Chamber of Commerce
Utilities

Water

The City of Millington operates its own water treatment plant and maintains the highest level of water quality possible. Water quality consistently meets established standards for water quality set by the state of Tennessee.

To acquire service or to have service disconnected, the water department business office is located at Millington City Hall, 7930 Nelson, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on holidays. A service connection fee of $15 is required. For your convenience, payments may be made in person at city hall, deposited in the night depository in the lobby of City Hall, or mailed to P.O. Box 247, Millington, TN 38083. Questions regarding water bills should be directed to the water department business office at 901-872-2211.

Millington water, sewer and sanitation rates are among the lowest in the state. Current water fees as established by the City of Millington are as follows:

First 3000
gallons of water

$5.00

3,001-10,000

+$1.30/1000

10,001 - 25,000

+$1.35/1000

25,001 - 50,000

+$1.40/1000

Over 50,000

+$1.45/1000

Tax rate on water only

8.25%

Try these suggestions for lowering your water bill, provided by City of Millington Public Works Department:

  • Install low-flow faucet aerators.

  • Take quick showers instead of baths. Generally showers use less water.

  • Install a low-flow showerhead. You will only use only about 2.5 gallons per minute.

  • Repair leaking or dripping faucets.

  • Repair running toilets.

  • Install a "toilet dam" inside the toilet's water-holding tank.

The drinking water in Millington comes from a groundwater source supplied by a total of 6 wells. The department has developed a wellhead protection plan that has been approved by the State. Millington meets all of the EPA's health standards for safe drinking water by testing for over 70 possible contaminants. All the operators at the Millington Water Treatment Plant are certified by the State of Tennessee to maintain safe drinking water. An ongoing program includes backflow prevention testing and issuing special use discharge permits.

Information on water quality data is available at the following locations:

  • Millington Mobile Home Communities Main Office
  • Millington Apartment Complexes Main Office
  • City Of Millington Water Treatment Plant
  • Millington Branch Library