Erwin Utilities

05/30/2026

Join us today for Safety Day! 🚧

Stop by Town Hall from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for Safety Day, hosted by the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce.

Louie is here, and we’ve brought our popular Dig Table! Come visit us, learn about utility safety, and enjoy a fun, hands-on activity for all ages.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🦺

05/26/2026

Our crews and contractors are continuing work on our Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project at this time. You can find updates on working areas by going to www.e-u.cc/sewerrehab. If you have any questions, call our office at 423-743-1820.

05/22/2026

As the Sewer Rehabilitation Project continues throughout the Erwin community, we want to make residents aware of possible disruptions and inconveniences associated with construction activities. An attached map identifies areas where digging and pavement cutting will occur as the project progresses.

As part of the rehabilitation process, crews will perform “sewer jetting,” which is used to clean sewer lines prior to installing new laterals. If construction is taking place near your home, please keep toilet lids closed, especially on ground-level fixtures. During this process, air forced through the pipes may cause gurgling, bubbling, or minor water backup around plumbing fixtures.

If you experience an excessive amount of water or any related issues, please notify the contractor on site. Cleanup accommodations can be made if needed.

Steve Hamm
Azuria, Portland Utilities
(832)754-2149

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to improve our community’s infrastructure.

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you and your families at this community event! Be sure to stop by our tent for a photo op with “Louie the Lightning Bug” and dig for treasure at our “Dig Table”!

🚨 Parents — Don’t Miss This FREE Community Event! 🚨

The 2nd Annual Kid's Safety Day is coming to Erwin Town Hall on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and we invite families from across the region to join us for a fun-filled morning focused on keeping kids safe, healthy, and informed! ❤️

This FREE event will feature:
🚲 FREE bicycle helmets for children while supplies last
🚗 Car seat safety checks
✔️ Bicycle safety education
💊 Drug prevention and awareness resources
🩹 First aid and emergency preparedness information
⚡ Electrical and household safety education
🍧 Kona Ice
🎁 Free goodies, giveaways, activities, and more!

Families will also have the opportunity to connect with local first responders, businesses, and community organizations dedicated to protecting and supporting children in our community, including - Town of Erwin Police Department, Town of Erwin Fire Department, Unicoi County Emergency Medical Services, Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee, Children's Advocacy Center of the 1st Judical District, Erwin Utilities, Unicoi County Family YMCA, Unicoi County Prevention Coalition, Valley Beautiful Healthcare, Rocky Fork State Park, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Niswonger Children's Hospital, Ballad Health and Kona Ice.

Kid’s Safety Day is hosted by the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with many incredible community organizations and is made possible through funding from the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, whose mission is to promote bicycle safety and healthy lifestyles for children and families.

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and join us for a meaningful and fun morning the whole family will enjoy!

📍 Erwin Town Hall — 211 North Main Avenue
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more information, call the Chamber office at 423-743-3000

05/12/2026

UPDATE: Today’s scheduled water outage is now complete. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this time. We appreciate your understanding as we continue working to provide reliable service to our community. 💧

05/12/2026

🚧 REMINDER 🚧 SCHEDULED WATER OUTAGE 🚧Tuesday, May 12, 2026 🚧

05/11/2026

Thank you to Love Chapel Elementary School for allowing us to be a part of your Career Day today! While the weather may not have cooperated for our heavy equipment display, we still thoroughly enjoyed spending time with your students and staff.

We are always grateful for opportunities to support our local school events and look forward to building future connections with students, educators, and our community. ❤️

05/09/2026

🚧 Scheduled Water Outage – Tuesday, May 12, 2026 🚧

A scheduled water outage will begin at the intersection of Rock Creek Road and Norton Hollow Road, affecting approximately 60 residences.