Short answer
Springfield gets its water from City Water, Light & Power (CWLP), City of Springfield municipal utility, measured at 99 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale).
Springfield at a glance
| Water utility | City Water, Light & Power (CWLP), City of Springfield municipal utility Source |
|---|---|
| Water hardness | 99 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale), 2025 water quality report Source |
| Water heater permit | City plumbing permit application lists Water Heaters among permit fixtures. Only State-licensed plumbers may apply for plumbing permits; owner-occupants may pull MEP permits for their primary residence if they keep it as primary residence for 1 year after and do the work themselves Source |
| Electric utility | CWLP (municipal) for electric Source |
| Utility rebates | CWLP Water Heater Rebate: $200 conventional electric (30-80 gal); $400 hybrid/heat pump electric (EF 2.0+), replacement or sole source in new home Source |
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