News

CWLP issues water quality report

CWLP issues water quality report

City Water, Light and Power Photo: Saga Communications


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The water from Springfield‘s city-owned utility passed with flying colors, according to a water quality report issued Monday.

A news release announcing the report says in 2025, CWLP’s drinking water “met all U.S. EPA and state of Illinois drinking water health standards, and no violation of a contaminant level or any other water quality standard occurred.”

Furthermore, said the release, the “Water Division operates a 24-hour laboratory where chemists and plant operators consistently and continually monitor water quality throughout the treatment process to ensure that finished drinking water meets or exceeds all regulatory standards.”

The report also includes information about the utility’s water source, Lake Springfield, what it contains, and how it measures up to standards.

Anybody wishing a printed copy of the report may call 217-757-8630 or email publicinformation@cwlp.com.

In a separate news release a few weeks ago, CWLP reported the water had won a regional taste test competition.

Recent Headlines

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House

Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.