Newport Utilities Water Status – State Waiving Well Testing Fee

Newport Utilities is reporting that most of Cocke County has water service restored. There may be some outlying areas that are still without water, but they should have service restored soon. The water is still not safe to drink, so make sure you are boiling that water. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis says they have had reports of individuals getting sick because they have ingested the water. There is some great information about how to boil the water and what you can do with it on the facebook page of County Mayor Rob Mathis. Here is a link to that guide:

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Remember your pets. If you can’t drink the water, they should not drink it either.
If you have a well and would like to have your water tested to make sure it is safe, the state of Tennessee is now waiving the $200 well testing fee. If you would like to get your well water tested, call 865-369-8461.