Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

A water treatment facility that serves a quarter million customers in Western Massachusetts is getting an overhaul. The lengthy project has secured more federal funding.

A boil water order was issued because of possible contamination

Existing sewer mains date from 1881

Average residential bill would go up by $7 per month

The $200 million project is targeted for completion in 2027

Low-interest loans will speed up critical improvement projects

A quarter million water-users in western Massachusetts could soon pay more when they turn on the tap. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is…

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The cost to turn on the tap is about to increase substantially for a quarter million water users in Western Massachusetts.Earlier this year, the…

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