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The Mississippi River is not the source of Memphis water. An underground aquifer is. The Memphis Aquifer and the Fort Pillow Aquifer provide the water supply for the city and comes from 350 feet down. It is one of the highest quality water supplies in the Us.

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Shelby county is located over four natural aquifers. These aquifers are located 330-1100 feet underground. This is one of the reasons why Memphis has some of the cleanest water in the nation.

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