Short answer
Cicero gets its water from Town of Cicero Water Department, measured at 142 mg/L (hard on the USGS scale), as reported by the city's water supplier. Hard water speeds up sediment buildup in a tank, so flushing and anode checks matter more here.
Cicero at a glance
| Water utility | Town of Cicero Water Department Source |
|---|---|
| Water hardness | 142 mg/L (hard on the USGS scale), as reported by the city's water supplier Source |
| Water heater permit | Town lists 'Hot Water Heater Installation' among minor work that does not require a permit (advises checking with permit staff first). Fee: Not required per Town list; where a plumbing permit is needed the minimum fee is $55 (residential fee 2% of construction cost, not less than minimum) Source |
| Gas utility | Nicor Gas Source |
| Utility rebates | Nicor Gas residential energy efficiency rebates 2026: Tankless (UEF >= .95) $225; tanked storage (UEF >= .86) $150. Rules: installed 1/1/2026-12/31/2026 by a professional contractor; apply within 90 days of install or by 1/31/2027 Source |
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