Springfield needs to replace 11,000 lead pipes in 20 years; CWLP says costs $128 million – WICS (Springfield)

"I guess we don't have a permanent revenue stream for is the customers side of the replacement," a spokesman for the utility company said. City officials said without grants, they’ll need to find other means. In the 2025 fiscal year budget, officials increased basic monthly water rates from $15 dollars to $26 dollars.