Infrastructure
Water & Utilities
Two things to know upfront: the water is hard, and the rates are going up. Most long-time residents recommend a whole-home water softener and filtration system. It's one of the most common topics in the local Facebook group.
On the bright side, fiber internet is widely available, which matters if you work from home.
Water Quality
Hard Water: 138 PPM
That's rated "Hard", the figure Spring Hill Water reported in August 2025. The limestone geology of the Duck River watershed is the culprit. Most residents recommend both a softener and a filtration system.
TTHM and HAA5 are the highest running annual averages, and PFOA the average of federal UCMR 5 samples, from the city's 2025 Water Quality Report (testing January–December 2025). The report lists no violations.
Sewer Moratorium
Under a 2025 state consent order over violations at the city's sewer plant, Spring Hill can't approve new sewer connections for projects that don't already have vested rights, and the city's rules for that freeze took effect in January 2026. Existing homes and businesses keep their service, and the freeze lasts until the plant meets the order's standards for 12 straight months, which city leaders expect to take years. The sewer moratorium, explained.
What a Water Bill Costs Now
Rates went up three years in a row, ending with a roughly 30% jump on July 1, 2026. From July 2027 they rise at least 3% a year (city rate schedule).
Inside-city rates as of July 1, 2026. Trash and recycling (Waste Management) are added to the same bill. New accounts pay a one-time $50 fee.
What it means for you: sewer now costs more than water. Watering the lawn adds to both, so ask about the pool fill-up credit if you have a pool. For how to read your bill, fix a high one, and where the sewer limits stand, see our water and sewer bill guide.
Internet
This is actually a selling point. AT&T Fiber is widely available and delivers real gigabit speeds. If you work from home, Spring Hill is well-served.
AT&T Fiber
fiber
Spectrum
cable
T-Mobile 5G Home
fixed wireless
Viasat
satellite
Starlink
satellite
Electric
Three different electric providers serve different parts of the city. Your provider depends on your address.
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)
Largest provider in Spring Hill; four-county area south of Nashville
Duck River Electric (DREMC)
Parts of Spring Hill (primarily Maury County side)
Columbia Power & Water (CPWS)
Parts of Spring Hill near Columbia
Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas
Williamson County portions
Atmos Energy
Maury County portions / Columbia area
Middle TN Natural Gas Utility District
Some areas