Ripley Gas, Water, & Wastewater Department

04/02/2026

⚠️⚠️Emergency water leak repair at the intersection of Cleveland St and Hwy 51. Crew is on site. We apologize for any inconvenience. ⚠️⚠️

03/13/2026

RGWW is now accepting job applications. Drop by our office today.

03/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rick Jenkins Honored for 10 Years of Service at Retirement Celebration

Ripley, Tennessee – March 5, 2026 — The Ripley Gas, Water & Wastewater Department honored Wastewater Treatment Chief Operator in Charge Rick Jenkins during a retirement supper held Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at Olympic Steak House.

Employees of the department gathered with Rick and his family to enjoy a meal together and recognize his 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Ripley. During the evening, friends, family, and co-workers expressed their appreciation for Rick’s commitment to maintaining the City’s wastewater treatment and sewer collection systems.

Throughout his time with the Ripley Gas, Water & Wastewater Department, Jenkins played a vital role in the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater infrastructure. His responsibilities included performing routine maintenance on more than 20 pump stations each day to ensure the sewer collection system operated properly. He also conducted scheduled maintenance on the Biological Lagoon equipment responsible for treating the City’s wastewater and carried out daily laboratory testing of treated effluent to ensure the lagoon treatment system met all state regulatory requirements.

“Rick’s dedication and hard work have been instrumental in protecting our community’s wastewater treatment operations,” department officials said. “We are grateful for his years of service and the professionalism he brought to his role each day.”
While coworkers say they will miss Rick’s experience and leadership, they join together in celebrating his retirement and the many contributions he made during his career.

Rick Jenkins served the City of Ripley Gas, Water & Wastewater Department as Wastewater Treatment Chief Operator in Charge, marking 10 years of dedicated service to the community.
The department extends its sincere appreciation to Rick for his service and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

03/02/2026

02/13/2026

Carl Perkins Celebrity Luncheon
Ripley Gas & Water Table

02/09/2026

⚠️Our crew is on site working to repair a water main on Church St, and it may cause no or low water pressure in the areas of Church, Alpine, and surrounding areas. We apologize for any inconvenience.💧💧💧

02/03/2026

ROAD CLOSED NOTICE!!
Lightfoot Luckett Rd. will be closed from Lynn School to Craig Rd. until further notice for gas line repair

02/03/2026

‼️Friendly reminder…charges went on this morning for all bills due the 15th or 23rd unless you made a prior payment agreement. We will begin cut offs as soon as the weather permits!

Notice about collections for this month. ⬇️⬇️

01/29/2026

If you are unable to pay your bill prior to the delinquent date on February 3, please contact our office at 731-635-1212 to make payment arrangements before then.

Notice about collections for this month. ⬇️⬇️

01/28/2026

Notice about collections for this month. ⬇️⬇️

01/28/2026

To Pay your Bill, Choose Quickpay at:
https://ripley.utilitydistrict.com/
Or Pay by Phone, Call 731-316-7682.