The mission of the Water Division of the Department of Public Service (DPS) is to effectively maintain the City’s water supply system in order to insure uninterrupted water service to its customers.

The Water Division is responsible for providing municipal water supply services to approximately 22,570 residential and business customers.  Water revenues are collected exclusively through fees and user charges. The water supply system consists of over 425 miles of water main,over 4,200 isolation valves, 4 master meter facilities, and approximately 31,000 water meters.  The water is purchased wholesale from the Detroit Water & Sewer Department (DWSD) and is then distributed throughout the City’s water supply network to customers.

Questions? Contact the Department of Public Services (DPS) by calling 248.656.4685 or by email.

M-59 Water Main Replacement:

Location: Crossing M-59 at Michelson