In the City of Greenbrier, individuals are held legally and financially liable for damages caused to the municipal water or wastewater systems. Key regulations regarding these systems include:
- Excavation Requirements: Before any excavation begins, you must contact Tennessee One-Call to locate underground facilities. You can submit a request online through the Tennessee 811 website or by dialing 811.
- Negligence: Failing to provide prior notice for facility locations before digging is legally classified as negligence.
- Gross Negligence: Intentional or willful damage to water or wastewater infrastructure is classified as gross negligence. In these cases, the city will require payment for repairs and may seek additional punitive damages.
- Water Meter Damage: If a city-owned water meter is damaged through customer abuse or negligence, the customer is responsible for the full cost of repair or replacement.
For more information on local ordinances or to report system issues, call 615-643-4531.