City Utilities: Water Information

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Water Information

Wasting water is like flushing money down the drain. Monitor the current drought conditions and make the most of our valuable water resources.

The following documents provide useful tips and interesting facts about water usage.

Even or Odd Watering

"Even or Odd" guidelines
By watering your lawns on designated days, you can help Springfield save water and you will save money. It’s simple to do. And it’s good for our community.

Parks & Lakes

About our Parks & Lakes
If you are looking for a relaxing place to take your family for a picnic, or maybe even a little fishing, visit a City Utilities' park or lake.

Water Tips & Tools

Water Tips
Important information about your water usage.
Detecting Water Leaks
Find out how to detect a water leak around your home.
Water Rebate Programs
City Utilities offers several water-related rebates to encourage water efficiency.

Current Lake Levels
Total Storage		%
Average Storage		%
McDaniel Lake		feet
Fellows Lake		feet
Water Usage Volume
Customer Usage		MGD
Record Peak (8/13/2007)	59.41	MGD
River Usage		MGD
Current Water Sources

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Water Quality & Safety

Backflow Prevention
You can help keep our water supply safe for everyone by correctly connecting your irrigation system to the water distribution network.
Consumer Confidence Report
City Utilities' annual report on the quality of the drinking water we provide to Springfield.

Emergency Water Conservation Plan
In times of drought conditions, City Utilities has determined a course of action to try to conserve water.

The Emergency Water Conservation Plan has three stages:

Stage One - stored water volume is equal to or less than 60% of capacity.
Stage Two - stored water volume is equal to or less than 55% of capacity.
Stage Three - stored water volume is equal to or less than 50% of capacity.

Stage	Volume	Key Points

Stage One	60%	Irrigation limited to specific days/times Car washing allowed weekly from bucket/hose (noncommercial) Filling/refilling pools limited to specific days/times Water served at restaurants by request only Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption The Emergency Water Conservation Service Rates will go into effect
Stage Two	55%	Irrigation allowed only with handheld hose or bucket - no sprinklers No noncommercial car washing Filling/refilling pools is prohibited Water served at restaurants by request only Customer usage at 75% of previous year usage Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption Conservation rates are in effect
Stage Three	50%	No irrigation is allowed No car washing, commercial or otherwise Filling/refilling pools is prohibited Water served at restaurants by request only Customer usage at 75% of previous year usage Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption Conservation rates are in effect

Current Water Level