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The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is a public utility that provides water and sewerage services for Detroit, Michigan and owns the assets that provide water and sewerage services to 126 other communities in seven counties. [1] It is one of the largest water and sewer systems in the United States.
In October 2015, following a nationwide search, Sue McCormick, the director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, was named the first chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority. [5] GLWA formally assumed operations from the Detroit Water Sewer District on January 1, 2016. The GLWA also assumed $4 billion of DWSD's debt. [1]
Old Suggsville Water And Fire Protection Authority; Orange Beach Water Sewer And Fire Protection Authority; Owassa And Brownville Waterworks And Fire Protection Authority; Owens Cross Roads Water Authority; Park City Water Authority; Perdido Bay Water Sewer And Fire Protection Authority; Perdido Water Service Authority; Perry County Water Authority
Detroit resident Cecily Warren speaks to reporters about how the city's private sewer repair program benefited her household on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.
St. Clair County also indicated that it was considering joining the Authority, while Flint was still considering whether or not to sign on to getting KWA water with Mayor Dayne Walling supporting the move. [fj 14] In June, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department negotiated with the KWA. The expected online date of the new pipeline was 2015.
"Everything’s floating, literally floating in my basement," said Shaya Wilson. "You could swim in it." Detroit basements flooded with sewer water: 'We’re losing money'
Revenue is also obtained from utility taxes, hotel excises and from the Detroit-owned Water and Sewer system that provides most of the fresh water and sewage treatment facilities within the metropolitan area. Detroit has had to fight off legislative efforts to turn control of the system to the suburbs. [18]
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