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Washington Township contracts with the Detroit
Sewer and Water Department for municipal water and sewer. They currently
supply sewer and water to approximately 15,000 residents and maintain two
booster stations. Washington Township has about 150 miles of water and
sewer mains. The Department is staffed with Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality certified operators. The Department oversees
community sidewalks, drainage, and other public works projects. All
questions concerning municipal sewer and water should be directed to the Sewer
and Water Department, which is located at 11233 30 Mile Road.
E-mail
"Tips for Improving
Water Quality"
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Conserve
water by installing water-saving toilets and
flow-restriction faucets |
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Minimize
shower time and turn off water when brushing teeth |
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Refrain
from washing laundry during rain storms |
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Keep pet
waste cleaned up from sidewalks and away from drainage
ditches and storm drains |
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Disconnect
any downspouts that are connected to storm sewers and
discharge water onto the ground, away from your home |
Owners of septic
systems
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Know the
location of your septic system and keep vehicle traffic,
excessive landscaping or construction of outbuildings off
the area |
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Have
your tank pumped out by a licenses septage hauler every 2
to 5 years |
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Do not
put harmful chemicals (grease, oil, chemicals,
medications, etc) down any drain |
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Conserve
household water use (flushing, bathing, washing, etc.) |
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Direct
unwanted water (sump pump discharge, water softener
backwash and downspout drains away from the septic system |
The above
mentioned items are recommended by the Macomb
County Health Department, who can be reached at
586-469-5236
Hazardous
Waste Collection Information
Forms and
Information-Click on link below
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