Call 811 from anywhere in the country a few days prior to digging, and your call will be routed to your local One Call Center. Tell the operator where you’re planning to dig, what type of work you will be doing and your affected local utilities companies will be notified about your intent to dig.

It takes 24 gallons of water to make 1 pound of plastic. In fact, it takes at least twice as much water to produce a plastic water bottle as the amount of water in the water bottle.

Blount County Water has partnered with NexBillPay to extend an additional payment option for customers interested in using their check, debit card or credit card to pay their bill.