PUBLIC WATER USER SURVEY


Washington Township regularly tests public water and provides these test results to you annually in our Consumer Confidence Report (www.WashingtonTownship.org/CCR).  Washington Township last tested for Lead and Copper in public drinking water during 2017 and 100% of the homes tested measured lead below the EPA’s action level. 

Beginning in 2019, Washington Township is required
to increase the number of Lead and Copper sampling sites
AND WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS!

If you would like to volunteer to participate as an annual Lead and Copper sampling site,
please complete the Public Water User Survey below  

Each summer, participants carefully follow the provided instructions to collect a sample of water from an indoor kitchen or bathroom sink that is used on a daily basis after the water in the lines has been undisturbed for at least 6 hours, usually first thing in the morning. We are required to continue using the same sites each year unless plumbing changes have been made so that the site no longer meets the required criteria.

Washington Township will provide training and all required materials to participating customers free of charge and notify you of your results within 30 days from receipt.

Additional information about Lead and Copper in drinking water can be found on our website.


Owner name:  Address:

1. Would this location be classified as a single family structure?
2. Was this location constructed BEFORE July 1988?
3. Has the plumbing been repaired or replaced since the initial construction?
4. What is the interior plumbing material? (check ALL that apply)
COPPER: Magnet will not stick & has the color of a tarnished penny
PLASTIC (rigid): Magnet will not stick & may be white or gray
PEX (flexible): Magnet will not stick & may be white, blue or red color
GALVANIZED: Magnet WILL stick & has the color of dull grey
LEAD: Magent will not stick & when scratched has the color of shiny silver

If you are unsure what your internal plumbing material is, you can email is pictures of your plumbing to DPW@WashingtonTwpMi.org Please be sure to include your address in the email.   

5. Do you have a whole house water filter or water softener?
6. Is there a private well in use?
7. Is there an underground lawn irrigation (aka sprinkler) system?
8. Is there a water powered backup sump pump?
9. Is there a boiler in use?
Comments:

For Lead and Copper testing, participating Washington Township property owners will collect water samples and carefully adhere to the sampling instructions and timeframe provided by the DPW. Training and supplies will be provided at no charge by DPW.
If your site is an approved sampling site, the DPW will provide you with your Lead and Copper test results.

Are you interest in being considered as an annual Lead and Copper sampling site?
       YES, I would be interested in participating as a sampling site. Please contact me to see if I qualify.
       Maybe. Please contact me with with more information about Lead and Copper sampling procedures.
       I am not interested at this time.

Please provide your preferred method of contact below:

 Phone number:

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Please carefully review the information above before clicking SUBMIT.
 


If you have any questions, contact 
           Heather Berger in the Department of Public Works
           (586) 786-0010 extension 1211 or by email.