Great Lakes Water Authority hikes Metro Detroit water, sewerage wholesale rates
The Great Lakes Water Authority approved rate hikes of 5.9% for water and 4.5% for sewerage for dozens of Southeast Michigan communities that it provides utility service to, according to a press release from the agency.
Water authority plots next steps after lower rate hike
The Great Lakes Water Authority's chief financial officer said lower rate hikes mean it'll set aside $2.2 million less for capital improvements.
Great Lakes Water Authority to vote on largest water and sewer rate hike in decades
The increases are tied to current and new infrastructure projects, including corrosion control in pipelines owned by local cities and a massive study on flood mitigation in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit Evening Report: Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures, proposed legislation for transfer students and more.
Water, sewer rates to rise by historic amount in Great Lakes Authority’s new plan
The Great Lakes Water Authority just approved its biggest-ever rate increase for water and sewer services. The increase announced on Wednesday (Feb. 26) will be 5.9% for water and 4.5% for sewer. That’s less than the original proposal of 7.73% for water and 5.39% for sewer service.
Great Lakes Water Authority to weigh its highest ever water and sewer rate increases Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon, board members will consider a proposal to increase water rates by an average of 7.73% and sewer rates by 5.39% for FY 2026.
GLWA approves new water, sewer rates
After a lengthy public meeting, the Great Lakes Water Authority approved new water and sewer system rate increases for metro Detroit.
Uninsured costs from southwest Detroit water main break flood will be covered, mayor says
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Water main that broke in Southwest Detroit could take 2 weeks to be replaced
About 12 feet of pipe needs to be replaced in the aftermath of a water main break Monday in southwest Detroit.
Floods and frozen cars: Photos show aftermath of water main break in Detroit
On Monday, a 54-inch steel transmission line built in the 1930s ruptured in the southeast part of the city, reported the ...
Nearly 300 Detroit residents forced out of homes after water line break
It could be six weeks before many can return, a city water official said. Subfreezing temperatures may have contributed to ...
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New pipe arrives at broken SW Detroit water main as residents continue to cope
The Great Lakes Water Authority shared a photo of the new section of pipe that arrived Thursday to replace the broken section ...
Detroit water main break: The most-needed items you can donate to help flood victims
The affected area has just under 400 homes, and so far officials believe about 200 need to be restored, Duggan said.
Hundreds of Detroit Families Forced Out of Homes, Cars Destroyed After Water Main Break Creates Icy Nightmare
A major water main break in Southwest Detroit caused by older infrastructure and freezing temperatures impacted around 400 ...
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Michigan business expands mobile markets to combat hunger in Metro Detroit
Meanwhile, Forgotten Harvest is working to fill the void for many families across Southeast Michigan, and the nonprofit says ...