The local department that handles water, sewer and stormwater programs for Nashville and Davidson County.
Metro Water Services is the Nashville and Davidson County department that describes its role in providing water, sewer and stormwater services. Its stormwater programs deal with drainage, runoff, flooding and water quality. Owners in Nashville may need to learn about local rules when a wall changes how water flows, ties into a storm system or sits near a creek or drainage easement.
We are a private company and are not part of Metro government. Local requirements can change, and staff decide what applies to a given address, so we encourage owners to confirm details with the department. We design drainage to send water to safe outlets and avoid directing it onto neighbors. The official site is a good place to find contacts and program information, and we are glad to help you prepare questions.
Visit the official Metro Water website
Handles water, sewer and stormwater programs.
Requirements can apply to grading and drainage.
Drainage easements may limit building.
Runoff control helps protect creeks.
Officials interpret local rules for each site.
We design drains for safe outlets.
French Drain InstallationGravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe that collect and carry away groundwater and runoff.Explore 
Stormwater and Swale ManagementSwales, grading and catch basins that move storm runoff around walls, homes and slopes without causing erosion.Explore 
Geotextile and Filter Fabric InstallationFilter fabric and separation fabric that keep soil out of drainage stone and keep bases from mixing with…Explore 
Hillside TerracingCutting and building a steep slope into a series of level terraces with walls, steps and drainage.Explore Size a wall, plan tiers or ballpark a budget.
Retaining Wall Size and Material CalculatorEnter wall length and height to see face area, block count, base stone, drain pipe and geogrid layers to plan for.Try it 
Retaining Wall Tier and Slope PlannerEnter slope height and distance to see how many tiers may suit the grade, how far apart to space them and how wide the shelves can be.Try it 
Retaining Wall Budget PlannerPick a wall type, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it Rules vary by site. Confirm with local officials before connecting.
Generally no. We plan outlets so water does not harm others.
No. We are a private retaining wall company and are not part of Metro Water Services. Officials make the decisions, and we help you prepare information and understand the process.
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