Eastside Utility District

10/21/2026

What better way to bring classroom learning to life than a tour of our water treatment plant?

On Monday, we welcomed the first of three groups visiting us this week from the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science. Led by our Treatment Plant Operator, Seth Patton, Civil and Chemical Engineering students learned how water is treated and delivered to our community and the important role engineering plays in providing safe, reliable drinking water.

We enjoy sharing what we do with students and giving them a chance to connect what they're learning in the classroom with careers in the water industry. It was great meeting Monday's group, and we look forward to welcoming our second group today.

10/10/2026

Hurricane season is a good reminder to prepare for emergencies! Sign up for water alerts and stay informed about water related emergencies that may impact you.

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09/15/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. Is your emergency kit ready, or is it still on the to do list? A few simple steps now can make things much easier when the unexpected happens. Check out our latest post for practical tips on storing water and building an emergency kit for your household.

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09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend is almost here!

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, and will reopen Tuesday, September 8, during regular business hours.

We hope everyone has a safe weekend and enjoys the extra day off!

08/26/2026

Malinda from was named the 2026 TAUD Administrative Professional of the Year, and if you know Malinda, you know how fitting that is.

This award goes to an office manager who gives excellent support to leadership and the team. For more than 23 years, that’s exactly what Malinda has done at Eastside. She keeps the office running, jumps in wherever she’s needed, helps customers, and somehow still finds time to make sure our events go off without a hitch. And yes, she’s often the one still here after hours making sure everything’s taken care of.

To all of us at Eastside, Malinda is more than our office manager, she’s family. Thank you for everything you do. This one was well deserved. Congratulations!

08/14/2026

What a great week for Tennessee water!

Members of our team spent the week in Gatlinburg at the TAUD Business Conference, joining utility professionals from across Tennessee for educational and technical sessions, industry updates, networking and opportunities to learn about the latest resources available to the water and utility industry.

A highlight of the week was TAUD’s Women in Water luncheon, with this year’s theme, “A League of Our Own.” Women in Water focuses on connecting, empowering and inspiring women in the water and wastewater industry. The luncheon featured encouraging and inspirational messages, along with networking, door prizes and a fun team building challenge to see who could build the tallest self standing balloon structure!

We were also proud to see two of our own recognized during the conference. Malinda was honored as TAUD’s Administrative Professional of the Year, and Richard, our Chief Operator, was recognized for previously being named the 2026 TAUD Water Treatment Operator of the Year. We’ll be sharing more about Malinda and her recognition soon!

We also enjoyed cheering on the finalists in the Best Tasting Water Contest. Congratulations to our neighbors at Union Fork Bakewell Utility District on being named Tennessee’s Best Tasting Water!

It was a great week of learning, connecting and celebrating the people who make Tennessee’s water industry something to be proud of.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

A great celebration with a great company. Thank you Southeastern Tank, Inc. for what you do!

08/11/2026

💧 UPDATE: Water service has been restored to Standifer Gap Road and surrounding areas. If your water looks dirty or cloudy, run cold water from the faucet farthest from your water meter until it runs clear. This is normal after service is restored. Thank you for your patience, and a big thank you to our crews for getting service back online.