Short answer
Cleveland gets its water from Cleveland Water (City of Cleveland Division of Water), measured at 117 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale). Replacing a water heater needs a permit from City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing (plumbing permits); some work also needs a Division of Water permit.
Cleveland at a glance
| Water utility | Cleveland Water (City of Cleveland Division of Water) Source |
|---|---|
| Water hardness | 117 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale), 2025 water quality report Source |
| Water heater permit | Required. Who may pull it: Plumbing contractor licensed by the State, with master plumber bond, registered with the City; do-it-yourselfers do not have to be registered. Issued by City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing (plumbing permits); some work also needs a Division of Water permit Source |
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