About the Program

The Cumberland River is one of Nashville’s greatest resources and a special ingredient in the quality of life in Music City. The Cumberland is an abundant source of drinking water, a destination for recreation, leisure and entertainment, and a magnet for economic investment.

Much of our sewer system is old and lacks the capacity to handle the current volume of sewage and stormwater. The Clean Water Nashville Overflow Abatement Program, established in 2011, and building upon decades of work in addressing sewer capacity issues, will update infrastructure to reduce sewer overflows, reduce health risks associated with exposure to bacteria and contaminants, and improve water quality in the Cumberland River and Davidson County’s extensive network of streams, creeks and tributaries. This Program to improve the wastewater system infrastructure will provide lasting benefits for future generations, improve water quality, and provide a clean, healthier environment for our citizens.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Clean Water Nashville Overflow Abatement Program is to fulfill the Consent Decree requirements by planning, designing, and constructing system improvements in a cost-effective manner to enhance the quality of water for the Nashville community.

MWS also established goals to support this mission requiring the Program Management Team and participating stakeholders to accomplish the following:

  • Safely complete the work

  • Drive the schedule to meet or beat Consent Decree milestones

  • Operate as a cohesive and coordinated team

  • Ensure that projects meet or exceed expected performance criteria

  • Control costs to complete the work in a manner that provides the best value for the customer

  • Manage quality in all phases of Program implementation

  • Promote workforce and economic diversity

  • Enhance trust and confidence with Metro Water Services’ customers and stakeholders

  • Promote sustainable practices during design and construction

  • Plan for no unpleasant surprises