We reclaim used water at our three wastewater treatment plants: Central, Dry Creek, and Whites Creek. We treat an average of 186 million gallons of water a day and can treat up to 500 million gallons of water a day during heavy rain. We maintain more than 3,000 miles of sewer pipes, the largest being 16 feet wide.
Take a Tour
Discover Water Reclamation at the Whites Creek Water Reclamation Facility and see how we return clean reclaimed water to the environment! Register for Reclamation Facility tour online.
When you go, where does it go?
When dirty water reaches our treatment plants, we...
- Reclaim grease and poop and we make it into fertilizer at our biosolids facility,
- Treat the water with microorganisms to reduce pathogens (the resulting water is clear), and
- Disinfect the water to return it to the river, safe for wildlife and recreation.
Check Out Our Poster
Located in bathrooms at
- Metro Water Services
- Metro Nashville Government Facilities
- Metro Parks
- Full list of poster locations
or download your own "When you go, where does it go?" 8.5" x 11" bathroom poster.
Follow us on Social Media
Follow @NashvilleMWS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and look for #WhereDoesItGo.
Report a Concern
To report a sewer emergency, contact our 24-hour Emergency Dispatch at 615-862-4600 or [email protected].
Service Area
Davidson County and portions of Sumner, Robertson, Wilson Rutherford, and Williamson counties.
Sewer Rehabilitation
Metro Water Services sewer rehabilitation program, Clean Water Nashville, was established in 2011 and builds upon decades of work in addressing our sewer capacity across the county. The program includes:
- updating infrastructure to reduce sewer overflows
- reducing health risks associated with exposure to bacteria and contaminants
- improving water quality in the Cumberland River and Davidson County’s extensive network of streams, creeks and tributaries
For more information about the program and upcoming projects, visit the Clean Water Nashville website.