Public Notification Regarding Drinking Water Quality Test Results

April 7, 2023 – Tier 2 water quality violation for haloacetic acid (HAA5) . Click here to read the notification.

Additional Information About Disinfection Byproducts/FAQs

2022 Water Quality Report

The 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality report summarizes the results of more than 52,000 water quality tests from the past year, and other useful information about your drinking water. Learn more

Notice of Informational Sessions

Informational sessions for General Contractor and Subcontractor firms regarding construction of the new 65 MGD West Parish Filters Water Treatment Plant: May 10, May 24 (virtual), and June 9, 2023 @ 10 AM

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The Pipeline Program - Charting New Pathways in the Water Sector

A work-based learning paid summer internship program for high school students in Springfield. Interns will be exposed to a variety of rewarding careers in the water sector, gain critical job skills, and serve their community!

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New West Parish Filters Water Treatment Plant

Planning efforts to upgrade the drinking water treatment process at West Parish Filters Water Treatment Plant have made significant progress. Learn the latest

Customer Assistance Program

Now Accepting applications for FY23!

The Customer Assistance Program provides a one-time bill credit of up to $250 to eligible homeowners with water and/or sewer accounts with the Commission. Learn more and apply.

Commission Awarded $250 Million WIFIA Loan

Highly competitive award will help fund SWSC’s $500 million Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Renewal Program. Learn more

Consider a Career in Water!

Looking for a change? Drinking water treatment plant operators are in high demand!  Learn more

Love Your Sewers, Springfield!

Help us prevent sewer backups – remember never rinse cooking fats, oils, or grease down your drain.

Learn more about how you can help prevent sewer backups in your house, or on our streets!

Committed to Clean, Safe Water

We are dedicated to providing drinking water of the highest quality and essential sewer service for 250,000 people in the lower Pioneer Valley. Our work values vision, integrity, accountability, and the environment. Learn more about us

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Featured Commission Projects
York Street Pump Station and Connecticut River Crossing project

In 2019 the Commission broke ground on one of the largest wastewater projects to take place in the region in decades. The York Street Pump Station and Connecticut River Crossing Project will serve 70% of the region’s population with a new pump station and three new pipes across the Connecticut River.

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Clearwell and Backwash Pump Station Replacement Project

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission was awarded a $15 million subsidized loan through the competitive Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program to help finance the Clearwell and Backwash Pump Station Replacement Project at West Parish Filters to replace aging equipment and ensure reliable drinking water treatment for many years to come.

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West Parish Filters Facilities Plan

Raw water from Cobble Mountain Reservoir is filtered, treated, and disinfected at  West Parish Filters Water Treatment Plant located in Westfield, MA, before flowing through the distribution system to homes and businesses in Springfield and surrounding communities. The Commission is planning a significant modernization of the facility, which was originally built in 1909.

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NEWS AND UPDATES
SWSC Releases Proposed FY24 Budget
SWSC has issued its proposed FY24 budget, and a virtual public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 6 PM. The Commission also issued a… Read More 
SWSC Releases Proposed FY24 Budget
SWSC has issued its proposed FY24 budget, and a virtual public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 6 PM. The Commission also issued a… Read More 
Commission Launches Summer Internship Program in Collaboration with Springfield Public Schools
In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the Pipeline Program, a… Read More 
Commission Launches Summer Internship Program in Collaboration with Springfield Public Schools
In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the Pipeline Program, a… Read More 
Congressman Richard Neal Tours Cobble Mountain Reservoir in Honor of Imagine A Day Without Water 2022
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) was pleased to host Congressman Richard Neal (MA-1) for a tour of Cobble Mountain Reservoir in… Read More 
Congressman Richard Neal Tours Cobble Mountain Reservoir in Honor of Imagine A Day Without Water 2022
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) was pleased to host Congressman Richard Neal (MA-1) for a tour of Cobble Mountain Reservoir in… Read More 
Exec. Dir. Josh Schimmel Receives NACWA President's Award
At this year’s National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) conference, Commission Executive Director Josh Schimmel was presented with… Read More 
Exec. Dir. Josh Schimmel Receives NACWA President's Award
At this year’s National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) conference, Commission Executive Director Josh Schimmel was presented with… Read More 
Customer Assistance Program (CAP) Credit Increased to $250 Per Year
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is now accepting applications for the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) for FY23 (July 1, 2022 to June 30,… Read More 
Customer Assistance Program (CAP) Credit Increased to $250 Per Year
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is now accepting applications for the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) for FY23 (July 1, 2022 to June 30,… Read More 
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