Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
ServicesWater treatment and provision, sewerage
Websitedetroitmi.gov/dwsd
RemarksServices Metro Detroit and surrounding counties and communities

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 2000, the utility utilized five water treatment plants using water from the Detroit River and Lake Huron. In mid 2014, the DWSD had acquired significant debt and delinquent accounts, and talks of privatization were occurring. As of January 1, 2016, under the terms of the City of Detroit's municipal bankruptcy the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) was created with a $50 million annual lease agreement to the City of Detroit for 40 years, while the DWSD bifurcated to focus its services specifically on the water and sewer customers within only the city of Detroit.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference McCulloch was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Great Lakes Water Authority takes over regional operations". www.theoaklandpress.com. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 2016-03-28.