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Can You Drink Tap Water in Springfield?
Yes, Springfield's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Springfield has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Springfield's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Springfield's water utility, Springfield Pws, had 1 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Springfield was resolved on Dec. 31, 2020. This assessment is based on the Springfield Pws water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Springfield Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Springfield tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Springfield's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Springfield Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Springfield Pws for Springfield in Missouri. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020, Springfield had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
Is there Lead in Springfield Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Springfield water system, Springfield Pws, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0082 mg/L of lead in Springfield water. This is 54.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Springfield contained more lead.
While Springfield water testing may have found 0.0082 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Springfield Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Springfield AVCRAD - near Springfield with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Springfield has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Springfield SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
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| 12/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
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Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Springfield Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | PO BOX 551 SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65801-0000 |
Existing customers can login to their Springfield Pws account to pay their Springfield water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Springfield Pws bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Springfield water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Springfield water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Springfield means you will often need to put the water in your name with Springfield Pws. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Springfield means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Springfield Pws. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$0.95 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Springfield, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Springfield Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Springfield's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
WATER
QUALITY REPORT
City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri
Public Water System ID Number: MO5010754
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Where Your Water Comes From |
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Source Water Assessment |
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Important Drinking Water Definitions |
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What’s in Your Water |
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Water at a Glance |
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This report contains important information about Springfield’s drinking water.
For more information regarding this assessment or for additional water quality data, call the City Utilities
For the 21st year in a row, City Utilities of Springfield’s Blackman and Fulbright Water Treatment Plants have received the Director’s Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). This award is given in recognition of the efforts to achieve excellence in water quality far beyond what is required by federal regulations. Less than one percent of the treatment plants in the United States have received this recognition.
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Water is important for all life. While City Utilities provides water, natural gas, electricity, transit, and broadband services to the City of Springfield—water is the only commodity that our customers ingest. Providing safe drinking water is not an option but is a necessity to keep our community healthy.
City Utilities’ commitment to you, our neighbor, is that our team will continue to work hard every day to ensure you not only have safe drinking water, but great tasting water, too.
ATTENTION Landlords and Apartment Owners: Please share a copy of this report with your tenants about the quality of their drinking water.
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WHERE YOUR WATER
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City Utilities’ drinking water comes from a variety of lakes, rivers, wells, and a spring. Approximately 74 percent of Springfield’s drinking water comes from surface waters, such as lakes and rivers. The remaining comes from groundwater wells and a spring.
City Utilities’ Fulbright and Blackman Water Treatment Plants use a combination of sources for water treatment, including both surface and groundwater. Fulbright is located on the northern edge of Springfield and is served by Fulbright Spring (the original source for the city), a deep well, and McDaniel Lake. The Blackman Plant is in the southeastern corner of the city and receives water from Fellows Lake and the James River. Both Fellows and McDaniel Lakes can be supplemented with water from Stockton Lake. Another deep well can be found in the distribution system and is used as an additional source when needed.
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ABOUT OUR WATERSHED
Springfield is fortunate to have a variety of natural resources available to supply our community’s drinking water. Springfield’s water sources
are unique compared to other communities in southwest Missouri. While other towns and rural residents rely on groundwater wells, customers of City Utilities have an abundance of surface water sources.
- The wells in Springfield come from the aquifer which are replenished by precipitation soaking into the ground. Healthy soils increase the quality and quantity of water that recharges the aquifer.
- The “riparian area” is the land along streams and rivers. Forested riparian areas are one of the best ways to prevent flood damage, erosion, and nutrient pollution to our drinking water.
- Prescribed or rotational grazing practices help improve soil health and water quality, while over- grazed pastures do the opposite.
- Nutrients from fertilizer, animal or human waste, and sediment from erosion can cause algae blooms in our drinking water reservoirs which can negatively impact our water supply.
- The cleaner our sources of drinking water, the better it will taste and smell, less it will cost, and more affordable it will be for the consumers.
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SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT
The Department of Natural Resources completed a source water assessment for City Utilities’ drinking water sources. The assessment showed that, as expected for surface waters, the sources are susceptible to viruses and microbiological contaminants, which are inactivated by conventional treatment. In addition, all surface waters are moderately susceptible to
in support of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, will continue to encourage
for our system can be found online at http:// drinkingwater.missouri.edu. City Utilities Public Water System number is 5010754.
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IMPORTANT DRINKING WATER DEFINITIONS
90th percentile: For lead and copper testing. 10% of test results are above this level and 90% are below this level.
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers requirements which a water system must follow.
HAA5: Haloacetic acids
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA):
The average of samples collected at a particular location, calculated from the most recent
4 quarters.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of disinfectant use to control microbial contamination.
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU): A measure of cloudiness of the water
Population: 170,554. This is the equivalent residential population served including
Range of Results: Shows the lowest and highest levels found during a testing period. If only one sample was taken, then this number
equals the highest test result or highest value.
Running Annual Average (RAA): The average of sample analytical results for samples taken during the previous four calendar quarters.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM): Total trihalomethanes (chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform) as a group.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Turbidity: A measure of the cloudiness or clarity of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of both water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system.
UNIT DESCRIPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Grains Per Gallon (GPG):
measure of hardness 1 GPG = 17.1 ppm
Parts Per Million (ppm):
or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Parts Per Billion (ppb):
or micrograms per liter (ug/L)
N/A:
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EASUREMENTS
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CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - WATER QUALITY SUMMARY 2020
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Violations and Health Effects Information
During the 2020 calendar year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
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System-wide testing of representative homes for lead and copper (which may be imparted to the water from plumbing and fixtures) is conducted every three years, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. The latest round of testing was conducted in 2019, with results presented here. The next round of testing will occur in 2022.
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VIOLATIONS AND HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR DRINKING WATER
Springfield PWS Failed to Meet Turbidity Monitoring Requirement
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.
Springfield Public Water System (PWS) reported the failure to meet individual filter monitoring requirements for turbidity during December 2020. On December 13, 2020, there was a failure of the individual filter turbidity monitoring equipment at the Blackman Water Treatment Plant. Although Springfield PWS was able to fix the continuous monitoring equipment within five (5) working days and combined filter effluent turbidity measurements met turbidity standards during the event, Springfield PWS reported the failure to collect grab samples every four (4) hours from the affected filter(s) in violation of turbidity monitoring requirements as required by 10 CSR
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. You may continue to drink the water. If a situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
What does this mean?
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified within 24 hours. Turbidity is a measure of suspended particles in drinking water. While turbidity has no direct health effects, it can interfere with the disinfection process and may provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may also indicate the presence of
What happened? What is being done?
Springfield PWS monitors individual filter turbidity by continuously pumping water from each filter to a turbidity analyzer, called a turbidimeter. A motor failure on a sample pump resulted in the loss of adequate flow to a turbidimeter. Subsequently, the monitoring system was provided with a false reading from the analyzer. Because there was a lack of adequate data, there was a compliance failure in continuously monitoring individual filter turbidity. Based upon typical plant performance, water quality conditions surrounding the event, historical performance of filters, and a multitude of turbidity measurements downstream of these filters, Springfield PWS is confident that the water delivered surrounding this event was safe to drink and should cause no concern to their customers. Springfield PWS has since upgraded all individual filter turbidity analyzers so that adequate sample flow is continuously verified and maintained. Springfield PWS completed additional staff training to emphasize the importance
of monitoring individual filter turbidities, the functionality of the new turbidity analyzers, the meaning of additional alarm parameters, and the standard operating procedures for filters. The quality of the water and safety to the customers is of the utmost importance to Springfield PWS, as they regularly maintain standards which exceed regulatory requirements.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For more information, please contact:
Bob Wilson at
You may also contact the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources Southwest Regional Office at
This notice is being sent to
you by Springfield PWS
State Public Water System
ID# MO5010754
Date of Notification: July 1, 2021
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UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE RESULTS - 2019
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Unregulated contaminants do not have a maximum contaminant level (MCL) associated with their occurrence. Utilities are periodically required to sample for unregulated contaminants to assist EPA in determining if an MCL is needed for those contaminants. During the latest round of monitoring our utility tested for 30 contaminants - the 6 contaminants measured at detectable levels are listed in the table (ABOVE).
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WHAT IS CRYPTOSPORIDIUM?
Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen found in surface waters throughout much of the United States. Cryptosporidium may cause cryptosporidiosis, which is an abdominal infection with symptoms such
as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Although filtration removes Cryptosporidium, the most commonly applied filtration methods cannot guarantee 100% removal. City Utilities has conducted monitoring of both our source waters and our finished drinking waters. Our monitoring efforts to date have detected Cryptosporidium only in our source waters, though the monitoring techniques cannot determine if the organisms are dead, or alive and infectious. Cryptosporidium must be ingested to cause disease and it may be spread through several means other than drinking water.
13 I WATER QUALITY REPORT
SPECIAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Some people may be more vulnerable to certain types of contamination in drinking water than the general population.
WATER AT A GLANCE
ABOUT LEAD AND COPPER
City Utilities fully complies with the lead and copper provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. In 2019, City Utilities gathered samples from a number of residences in accordance with state and federal regulations. EPA regulations require that at least 90 percent of the samples are below the action level for both lead (15 ppb) and copper (1.3 ppm). Of the 55 residences sampled in 2019, two of the results exceeded the action level for either lead or copper.
Special Lead and Copper Notice: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. CU is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Environmental Protection Agency’s
Safe Drinking Water Hotline:
2020 I 14
HOWYOURWAT
CityUtilitiestakes greatmeasuresto youandyourfamily todrink.This
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15I WATER QUALITY REPORT
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awnintomixing basins at nand Fulbright Water . During this step, coagulant e raw water.This process ticles to sticktoeach other, er particles called floc.
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To finish theclarifyingof the water,it is thenfiltered throughlayers offine, granulatedmaterials consisting of carbon,sand, and rocks.As smaller particles are removed, cloudiness diminishes,and clear water emerges.
2020 I 16
FIVEWAYSTOSAVEWATER
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Limit yourshowers tofiveminutesor less.
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Turn offthe faucet whenyou are brushing
your teeth and while washingyour hands.
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Inspectyour faucets,toilets,andoutdoor spigots for leaks.
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Upgrade old toilets toWaterSense® high efficiencytoiletsandsavemore than
two gallonsofwaterperflush.
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Whileyou’rewaitingfor thewater to warm up,capture and repurposeitto wateryour gardenorplants.
CityUtilitiesoffersa varietyofrebatesto helpyou saveenergyandmoney.
Visit cityutilities.net to see acompletelist and getconnectedtosavings today.
17 I WATER QUALITYREPORT
Water
by the
Numbers
EVEN or ODD WATERING SCHEDULE
City Utilities is committed to helping our customers use their water and energy
wisely. With your help, Springfield may be able to save 5 million gallons
of water every day with the
Lawns in our area typically need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week to remain green. You can achieve this goal and help our community save
water. If your house number ends in an even number, water only Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. If your house ends with
an odd number, water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. On Monday’s, we will all take a break.
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For more information about the
water, call
2021 I 18
301 East Central, P.O. Box 551 • Springfield, Missouri 65801
cityutilities.net
Contaminants
Springfield
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Public Drinking Water Program, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 175000
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 23
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Aluminum
- Barium
- Bromochloroacetic acid
- Bromodichloroacetic acid
- Bromoform
- Chlorate
- Chlorodibromoacetic acid
- Chromium (total)
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Springfield Tap Water
If you are serviced by a public water treatment facility in Springfield, Missouri, there are a number of things that you need to know in order to protect your family. This area is prone to heavy rains and flash flood conditions, so it is imperative that you take precautionary measures. This means that all your drinking water should come from a faucet that uses a HEPA filtration system. If you currently do not have a water filtration device, you should start one as soon as possible. In addition to reducing the amount of particles and bacteria that might get through your faucet, a high-grade filtration device will also make sure that you get only pure, clean, healthy water for your consumption.
It is also important to keep your drinking water clean and healthy. You can get this type of liquid from a variety of sources including your municipal treatment facility and your own home. Depending on your needs, you may need to buy a filter to treat your tap water. There are several types of filters available today from which you can choose, and each one provides a different level of protection.
While your city or county water treatment plant can purify and regulate your water to a certain extent, it is still up to you to make sure that your tap water is as clean and pure as possible. There is no reason to spend a lot of money to get your water purified, especially when you do not have to. In fact, a simple water filter will give you all the protection that you need to feel comfortable and safe when you are in the water.
Springfield Drinking Water
If you are going to look at Springfield Missouri drinking water, you need to know a few things about this particular city. There have been many lawsuits in the past that have been brought against the City of Springfield because of the contaminated water that is provided by their treatment facility. The lawsuits were because of thousands of cases of cancer and other illnesses caused by the toxins that are in the public water supplies. It is important to have a good water filtration system in your home to help prevent illnesses like these from occurring. You also want to make sure that if you are using bottled water in your home that you have a full filter so that the water you are drinking is completely contaminant free.
The most important thing that you can do when it comes to Springfield Missouri drinking water is not to rely on the tap water that you get from your tap. Instead, use a filtration system that will clean your water of all harmful toxins. You will be surprised to find out how many different contaminants are in the tap water of many major cities throughout the United States. Even though it may taste great, the fact is that there is probably some harmful substance that is getting into your tap water.
You will find that there are many different kinds of water filters that you can buy, but you will have to make sure that the one you choose is fully certified and does not have any kind of filter block. Some of the newer systems will use a whole house filter that will clean all of your drinking water while also preventing the growth of all kinds of bacteria and fungus. This is made possible with the use of carbon filters, ion exchange, and micron filtration. With a simple filter change from time to time you will be able to continue enjoying your delicious water.
Springfield Drinking Water Sources
In Springfield Missouri, there are many different drinking water supply sources to be found throughout the city. The most popular and widely distributed is the city of Springfield’s treatment facility, which serves a population of nearly twenty-thousand people. The City of Springfield also provides a number of other water sources including Lake of the Ozarks, Deer Creek Water Treatment Plant, and downtown Springfield. In addition, there are two wastewater treatment plants located in downtown Springfield, one in the northeast corner of town, and the other in the southwest corner.
The treatment facilities to provide clean, safe drinking water to all residents of Springfield Missouri. However, not all the city’s water sources are safe, and it is for this reason that the city has to purchase and distribute its water on an annual basis. If you live in a home in Springfield Missouri, you will want to have your water checked by your local city hall to be sure that the water you are drinking has been filtered to be safe and healthy. If you do not have access to your water source, you can purchase an inexpensive water filter to give you peace of mind.
All residential and commercial customers are required to purchase a water filter for their homes at the time of purchase. This is a simple process, and the customer service representatives will be more than happy to assist you in making your purchase. It is imperative that everyone understand where their city’s drinking water comes from, since without it, no one would be able to consume water or use water products to keep healthy. This is especially true for children, whose bodies are not used to such a harsh form of life and can easily become sick from the chemicals in tap water. You can be proud to know that your family is protected and that you are making a difference in the health of your community.
Springfield Water Quality
Springfield Missouri water quality standards are in place to protect the environment and promote a healthy environment for those that live and work here. The local water quality standards require that you regularly test your drinking water to ensure it meets or exceeds the guidelines set by the EPA. There have been many changes made since the initial set of local drinking water quality rules were enacted. These new rules and regulations aim to improve the quality of the local drinking water while also protecting the environment. With this in mind, there are many things you can do to ensure the safety of your home’s water.
The very first thing you need to do is to regularly test your drinking and cooking water for contamination. You should have a testing kit in place at all times that you can use when needed. In fact, you may even want to designate one person in your household to be responsible for testing the water and then filling out the report when results are obtained. This person can fill out the report either at home or at their place of business. It is important that you have a record of this completed testing so you will know exactly where you are currently at regarding local water quality. If there has been an issue, there may be a need for a professional testing.
It is also important to get the information about where your local supply comes from. In Springfield, you have a large population that relies on the municipal water system. Because of this, you may find that treatment plants that are located hundreds of miles away actually contaminate your water. It is important that you take the necessary steps to make sure that your water is safe to use. Remember that your health is something that you cannot put off and that you need to regularly test the water that you are drinking.
Springfield Water Supply
There are some places in the United States that are lucky to have a constant supply of clean drinking water and one such place is Springfield Missouri water supply. The city of Springfield has a great deal to offer its visitors, and it is not only because of the abundance of beautiful scenery it boasts of but also because of its plentiful supply of water. It is fortunate for the residents of Springfield that the water they drink is free from chemicals and harmful contaminants that could harm both wildlife and human beings.
One of the most important public works offices in the state is the Springfield water supply office, which deals with ensuring that the water supply in the town is maintained and safe. The town’s supply is guaranteed through the treatment of raw water before distribution to homes and businesses. The safety of its citizens is very important to the residents, which is why the city has an excellent police force and fire department in addition to a firefighting division. All these departments and offices work together to ensure that Springfield Missouri water supply is secure at all times.
In fact, the Springfield Missouri water supply is so secure that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed it under a protective order. This means that any damage to the supply is immediately identified and dealt with so that no harm comes to either the environment or humans. Any citizen can report damage done to the water supply and this will prompt the necessary steps to remedy the problem. Water is vital to life and without it people in Springfield Missouri would soon find themselves thirsty and without clean water to drink.
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
If you live in Springfield Missouri or want to, you can get your water and sewer commission report. It is free to request the report, and it is your right to request what you need. The city of Springfield Missouri offers a one time online form to fill out. You will be asked for the street name and number that you would like your report on. A toll-free phone number is also available.
Once you have completed the online request, you will be mailed your report. This is also a convenient way for you to find out if you have any complaints with your water or sewer commission. You may also contact the commission for regular reports and answers to questions that you may have. If you have any legal issues or notice problems, you can also contact the commission for help.
The commission is also the place to find information about easements and real estate properties that are for sale or rent. You can also contact the city for sewer and water systems, including fire departments and plumbers. You can find information on fire hydrants and sprinklers, plumbers, wells and more. If you want to buy a home, see if the city also sells homes. You can also find information about new businesses and industrial development.
Water in Springfield
It is a sad fact of life that Springfield Missouri, the largest town in eastern Missouri, does not have any water. The city of Springfield is situated in southeastern Missouri, on the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains stretches from central Kansas and south through Tennessee and Texas. They were named such because of their great abundance of water, including water lilies and wild rice. In fact, a spring of water is so abundant that it is known as the “Springs of Springfield.”
Until the 1950’s there was no way to get any water to Springfield. The cities of St. Louis and Kansas City were farther apart and sending supplies to the faraway places was impossible. Luckily, the same conditions that caused the problem in Springfield also caused problems elsewhere. The towns of northeast Missouri became afflicted by the same lack of water problem. As a result, when the dams built in those areas dissolved, they created major floods that destroyed homes and other possessions of people.
Many people blame the government for the present crisis. The reason is obvious: the federal government has been unable to find a way to deliver supplies to the cities in the way that they need them. There are solutions, though. If you live in Springfield Missouri, you can take advantage of a new program that will supply up to 20% of your city’s water needs every household for a set period of time. You do not have to pay this money back, and it will go directly into your household water supply, thus cutting out the middleman and saving you money all at once.
Springfield Water Quality Reports
If you are in Springfield Missouri and you are looking for some quality information about water purification and safety then the best place to look is from a company called Springfield Missouri Water Quality Reports. These reports will tell you more than what your city or county department of water might tell you. For example, if the county department tells you that you are okay because there have been no known cases of water-borne diseases in the last 50 years, but Springfield Missouri water quality reports show that you may have higher risks of getting cancer from drinking from unfiltered water. If you can avoid these kinds of problems, you should do so. It costs nothing to get tested and it is better for your family’s health.
The first thing that you should know about Springfield Missouri water quality reports is that they are divided into two different categories – drinking and drainage. In drinking water quality reports, they will tell you about the bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals, disinfection byproducts and other contaminants that are found in your water. This is very important because you never know when there is a problem. These are all things that could end up harming you or your family and you need to make sure that the water is free of all of these at all times. If you have a well then there will also be reports that pertain to that well. All of the information in the drinking water report will directly affect your health.
If you want to know about drainage then you can find this information in the city of Springfield’s reports. All of the treatment centers will tell you what is happening to the water that you are using at your home. All of the plants will use chlorine to kill bacteria and viruses, but the treatment center will also use chlorination byproducts called THMs to protect the rest of the water in your home. There are no restrictions on where these THMs come from, but research has shown that exposure to them over time can cause cancer. You will also learn about the different types of filters that are used by your area water treatment facility so that you can get the best quality reports. It is very important to make sure that you have the right type of filter for your home.