Mission Statement: "To serve and to protect the public health and welfare by providing a safe, reliable, and sufficient supply of water and natural gas with quality service at a reasonable cost to our customers using effective management and sound business practices."

The Corinth Gas and Water Department is a not-for-profit municipal utility governed by the
Corinth Public Utilities Commission. This commission controls, manages and operates the natural gas and water distribution systems for the City of Corinth. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen created the Corinth Public Utilities Commission by special charter in June of 1954 to assure the availability of an adequate source of natural gas and water, at a minimum cost consistent with sound economy and good management.

The Commission, a separate governing authority, consists of five members that receive no compensation for their services. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen appoint them to each serve a five-year term. There is one commissioner appointed or reappointed annually, so that there are always five (5) members serving continually. The Utility Commission is accountable to the residents of Corinth in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi. They discharge their responsibilities by delegating duties to its employees through directives, policy bulletins, resolutions and other actions. Business meetings, not withstanding special called meetings, are open to the public and held monthly at the Gas and Water Department office building.

Water is supplied to approximately 6,900 customers through nearly 250 miles of distribution piping. Our primary water source is surface water from the Tennessee River. In addition, CG&W has 6 operational wells. The raw water is treated and disinfected at both our well locations and the surface water treatment facility. CG&W has 4.5 M Gal Storage Capacity in the City and 3 M Gal Storage Capacity at the surface water facility. CG&W's daily water Capacity is 10 million gallons.

Natural gas is purchased from the most competitive producer or marketer, transported to Corinth via interstate pipeline, and then distributed through the City's over 350 miles of distribution mains and service lines to approximately 7500 customers. The gas originates primarily from offshore Louisiana and arrives at any of the City's three “gate stations” under one of the several transportation contracts with Tennessee Gas Pipeline. It may also be placed in a storage field for later use. Expansion of the distribution system into the county and surrounding communities is ongoing, as the demands for economical and environmentally friendly sources of energy increase.

CGW is committed to the implementation of pipeline safety management system (PSMS) per American Petroleum Institute Practice 1173.