Town of Decatur, Tennessee

Downtown Summer Nights starts this weekend!

Thank you Meigs County FFA Chapter!

Public Service Announcement: There is a main water line break on/near Highway 58 S. We are currently working on the issue and will have it resolved as soon as possible.

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☀️ Summertime is almost here and we know everybody is ready to get those pools opened up! Unfortunately, this is also the time of year the fire department starts getting “Hey y’all got a tanker truck?” phone calls. 😂

As much as we love helping the community, most fire departments — including us — DO NOT fill swimming pools. Our trucks, pumps, and hoses are designed for emergencies, training, and fire suppression… not turning your backyard into Margaritaville. 🏖️

There’s also the small issue of liability. Our insurance company tends to frown upon us accidentally turning your pool liner into a Slip ’N Slide disaster or washing your deck halfway into the neighbor’s yard. 😅

And trust us… you probably don’t want “fire truck water” in your pool anyway. The inside of fire hoses and tanks are made for firefighting, not luxury swimming experiences. The water might come out looking less like “Caribbean Blue” and more like “Gas Station Coffee.” ☕🚒

So unless your pool is actively on fire… we probably can’t help.
(And please don’t set your pool on fire just so we’ll show up. That paperwork alone sounds exhausting.)

We hope everyone has a fantastic, safe summer full of sunshine, cookouts, and cannonballs! 🌊☀️🇺🇸

SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE

Red flags to watch for:

Demands for immediate payment to avoid penalties
Threats like license suspension or enforcement action without proper due process
QR codes or unofficial payment links
Generic formatting that does not match official court correspondence

Important:

Courts do NOT typically demand payment this way or through QR codes.
Always verify any citation or court notice directly through your local court clerk’s office using official contact information.
Do NOT send money or provide personal information based on this notice.

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We have been notified that some customers are receiving text messages claiming to be from the Decatur Water System stating their account is delinquent.

PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Decatur Water System does NOT send account notifications by text message.

We will only contact customers by:

Phone call
Email

If you receive a suspicious text message:

Do not respond
Do not click any links
Contact our office directly at (423) 334-5716 to verify your account

Your safety and security are important to us.