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Springfield water supervisor describes plant operations, 24/7 staffing and safety checks

City of Springfield Water and Light Drinking Water Treatment Plant · January 30, 2026
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Kim Lucas, Water Quality Supervisor at the City of Springfield Water and Light treatment plant, explained how operators continuously monitor and treat lake water, noted the plant’s origins in the 1930s and said there are two staff on each 24/7 shift to ensure compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations.

Kim Lucas, Water Quality Supervisor at the City of Springfield Water and Light drinking water treatment plant, described the facility’s operations and safety measures in a short presentation. She outlined day-to-day monitoring, staffing and the treatment steps that turn lake water into tap water.

Lucas said the plant uses continuous monitoring and testing to ensure treated water complies with state and…

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