News Releases
News Releases for: 2026
MLGW Releases 2025 Water Quality Report
May 4, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is excited to announce the online release of the 2025 Water Quality Report. All community water systems are required to prepare and distribute an annual water quality report. Specialists in MLGW’s Water Laboratory perform numerous tests throughout the year to moni
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), en colaboración con Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), integrará su programa “Share the Pennies” con la iniciativa “Home Uplift” de TVA para brindar un mejor servicio a los clientes que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos,
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), will integrate its Share the Pennies program with TVA’s Home Uplift initiative to better serve income-eligible customers with energy-efficiency improvements. The merger is effective May 5, 2026.
Este año, MLGW ocupa el segundo lugar entre las empresas de servicios públicos comparables en cuanto a tarifas bajas. Históricamente, nuestros clientes han gastado menos en sus facturas de servicios públicos de invierno que sus homólogos en muchas áreas met
MLGW: 10 Years Among Lowest Winter Utility Bills
April 29, 2026
This year, MLGW ranks second among peer utilities for low rates. Historically, our customers have spent less on their winter utility bills than their counterparts in many metro areas, ranking among the lowest winter bills for the last 10 years.
The largest three-service municipal utility in the
Lectores de medidores de MLGW estarán en East Memphis el sábado 18 de abril
Los lectores de medidores de Memphis Light, Gas and Water leerán medidores residenciales en East Memphis el sábado 18 de abril. El área de trabajo está delimitada por Sam Cooper
Memphis Light, Gas and Water meter readers will read residential meters in East Memphis on Saturday, April 18. The work area is bound by Sam Cooper Boulevard to the north, White Station Road on the east, Park Avenue to the south and Highland Street to the west.
Meter readings are typically done
MLGW Gas Main Repair on Poplar Pike at Kirby Road
April 9, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will conduct gasmain repair work at Poplar Pike and Kirby Road, resulting in traffic impacts in the area.
Two westbound lanes on Poplar Pike (southbound direction) will be diverted into the turning lane to allow crews to safely complete the repair work.
Work
La reunión de la Junta de Comisionados de Memphis Light, Gas and Water, programada para el 15 de abril, ha sido cancelada, junto con la reunión de la Junta de Pensiones y la reunión del Comité OPEB. MLGW es regida por una Junta de Comisionados cuyos miembros son designad
Cancelled: MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting April 15
April 9, 2026
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 15 has been cancelled along with the Pension Board meeting and the OPEB Committee meeting. MLGW is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held
The last day of business will be Friday, April 10.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Millington Community Office, located at 5131 Navy Road, will close temporarily for remodeling. The last day of business will be Friday, April 10.
Renovations will begin on Monday, April 13, with c
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting April 15
April 1, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure at Union and S. McNeil
March 30, 2026
Paving contractors will mill and pave at the intersection of Union Ave. and S. McNeil St. on Tuesday, March 31, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The southbound lane of S. McNeil will be closed between Monroe Ave. and Union while work is completed.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three
MLGW closed for Good Friday and MLK Memorial Day
March 30, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water business offices will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday and Monday, April 6, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day.
Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website or mobile app to check balances, make payment arrangem
Apertura tardía de oficina de MLGW
March 23, 2026
La Oficina Comunitaria de Whitehaven abrirá a las 9:00 a.m. el miércoles 25 de marzo
Memphis Light, Gas and Water retrasará la apertura de su Oficina Comunitaria de Whitehaven (1111 E. Shelby Dr.) por 30 minutos el miércoles 25 de marzo de 2026, para realizar una capa
MLGW Delayed Office Opening
March 23, 2026
Whitehaven Community Office to open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will delay the opening of its Whitehaven Community Office (1111 E. Shelby Dr.) by 30 minutes on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for staff preparedness training.
The office will open at 9 a.m.
Reunión de la Junta de Comisionados de MLGW el 1 de abril
March 19, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water es regida por una Junta de Comisionados, cuyos miembros son designados por el alcalde de la ciudad de Memphis. Las reuniones públicas se celebran a las 8:30 a.m. el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes (a menos que se indique lo contrario) en la Sala de l
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting April 1
March 19, 2026
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.
Alerta de tráfico: Tráfico en dirección este en Poplar Pike
March 19, 2026
Cuadrillas de gas de MLGW están realizando labores de mantenimiento en Poplar Pike hoy. Los dos carriles en dirección este, permanecerán cerrados, desviando el tráfico hacia el carril de giro en dirección este. Los trabajos continuarán durante ocho horas o
Traffic Alert: Eastbound Traffic on Poplar Pike
March 19, 2026
MLGW gas crews are doing maintenance on Poplar Pike today. The two eastbound lanes will be closed, pushing traffic into the eastbound turning lane. Work will continue for eight hours or until further notice.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and take extra caution if they drive near
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