Projects and Maintenance

Taste and Odor in Drinking Water 

What Can Cause Taste or Odor in My Water? Geosmin and MIB Geosmin and Methylisoborneol (MIB) are harmless, naturally occurring compounds produced by bacteria in soil and algae found in surface water (lakes, rivers, streams, dams). They can produce an earthy,…

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North Fork Turkey Creek Sewer Overflow

Preface Turkey Creek and its tributaries are natural surface waterways and are not part of FUD’s water system. As with any natural waterway, individuals should use reasonable caution when accessing or recreating in the area. Out of an abundance of caution, areas of…

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Turkey Creek Sewer Line Project

Dear Customer, The Turkey Creek Sewer Line Project is a phased replacement of a 50-year-old concrete sewer line serving the Campbell Station Road corridor. This proactive effort is focused on maintaining reliable service and protecting nearby streams, homes,…

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Tan Rara Water Line Replacement

February 24, 2026Subdivision ResidentsTan Rara Oeste SubdivisionKnoxville TN RE: Tan Rara Oeste Subdivision Water Main Replacement – Additional Work First Utility District of Knox County Dear Resident, In 2025, First Utility District of Knox County (FUD) completed…

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2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Beginning Wednesday, August 27th, First Utility District of Knox County’s contractor Insituform will begin rehabbing the main sanitary sewer lines in your neighborhood. This work will be taking place over the next several months. The main sewer lines in your…

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Turkey Creek B-Line Sewer Improvements

FUD has designed the replacement of an existing sewer trunk main following the North Fork of Turkey Creek, generally along the Campbell Station Road corridor between Turkey Creek Road and the Village Green Subdivision. This project is the first phase of two scheduled…

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You Beat the Peak!

We just wanted to say, “thank you!” Because of your participation, year one of the “Beat the Peak” alternate-day irrigation policy was a success! The early morning water peak reduced from 60 million gallons to 30 million gallons. What does that mean for you? Your…

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