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‘My drinking water’: EPA mandate sparks confusion over lead water lines in Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘My drinking water’: EPA mandate sparks confusion over lead water lines in Metro DetroitSome Metro Detroiters are raising concerns after receiving a letter from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept. regarding lead service lines.
Detroit moratorium on water shut offs ends on Dec. 31: Here’s how to find help paying your bill
Read full article: Detroit moratorium on water shut offs ends on Dec. 31: Here’s how to find help paying your billHomeowners in Detroit who are behind on their water bill will soon face the possibility of their water being shut off as a COVID-era moratorium expires in the new year.
ACLU fights for Detroit to stop water shutoffs, hopes to extend moratorium
Read full article: ACLU fights for Detroit to stop water shutoffs, hopes to extend moratoriumThe clock ticking on running water for tens of thousands of Detroiters as the deadling approaches for early pandemic moratorium on water shutoffs coming to an end on New Year’s Eve.
Detroiters growing frustrated with street flooding related to an unrepaired water main break
Read full article: Detroiters growing frustrated with street flooding related to an unrepaired water main breakDetroit citizens are concerned with street flooding caused by a water main break that has not been repaired.
‘I’m constantly losing stuff’: Water main break floods basements on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: ‘I’m constantly losing stuff’: Water main break floods basements on Detroit’s west sideA water main break over the weekend caused a massive mess for folks living in a neighborhood on Detroit’s west side, and sadly this isn’t the first time it’s happened.
Residents concerned as fire hydrant continues to slowly leak on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Residents concerned as fire hydrant continues to slowly leak on Detroit’s west sideIt might be a small problem, but it’s causing a big mess Help Me Hank is on the job working to make sure it gets fixed
Sinkhole tied to water problems for woman living in Boston-Edison Historic District neighborhood
Read full article: Sinkhole tied to water problems for woman living in Boston-Edison Historic District neighborhoodA homeowner living in the Boston-Edison area says a sinkhole has led to her having water issues in her home. The city, however, is saying they’re not at fault.
Neighbors concerned about hidden danger caused by leaking fire hydrant on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors concerned about hidden danger caused by leaking fire hydrant on Detroit’s west sideThe broken hydrant has been streaming water down McGraw Avenue near Linwood Street for several weeks. The city was only made aware of the issue this week.
Broken water main frustrating families on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Broken water main frustrating families on Detroit’s west sideBroken water mains have been a big problem across the city this winter, and now another break is impacting a Detroit neighborhood while also frustrating families.
‘Everything’s destroyed’: Metro Tire Service severely flooded while owner waited for Detroit to turn water off
Read full article: ‘Everything’s destroyed’: Metro Tire Service severely flooded while owner waited for Detroit to turn water offThe COVID pandemic has been hard enough on businesses like Metro Tire Service, which is now a flooded mess due to a broken water meter.
Detroit launches program to reduce basement flooding in 11 neighborhoods: How to apply
Read full article: Detroit launches program to reduce basement flooding in 11 neighborhoods: How to applyThe City of Detroit has launched a new program aimed at helping residents in flood prone neighborhoods protect their basement from damage.
Detroit ignores calls to get water shut off after pipe bursts in home, leading to major damage
Read full article: Detroit ignores calls to get water shut off after pipe bursts in home, leading to major damageA mistake made by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department caused major damage in a Detroit woman’s home.
Detroit to finally fix leaking fire hydrant that has been creating a dangerous, slippery mess
Read full article: Detroit to finally fix leaking fire hydrant that has been creating a dangerous, slippery messA leaking fire hydrant has been creating a slippery and dangerous mess in one neighborhood on Detroit’s west side.
Families living without water, heat, elevators in Detroit apartment building reach out for help
Read full article: Families living without water, heat, elevators in Detroit apartment building reach out for helpPeople living in an apartment complex on Porter Street in Detroit reached out to Help Me Hank after living without water, heat or elevators.
Detroit crews work to find source of water leak that’s flooded Martindale Street for months
Read full article: Detroit crews work to find source of water leak that’s flooded Martindale Street for monthsResidents living on a Detroit street have been dealing with flooding for months and the water department hasn’t been able to find a solution.
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department reports minimal flooding during major rainstorm
Read full article: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department reports minimal flooding during major rainstormAll across Metro Detroit there are anxious homeowners hoping their basements will stay dry as more rain moves through the area. Most have been spared by the flooding so far.
Sidewalk danger fixed after 2 years in Detroit’s University District
Read full article: Sidewalk danger fixed after 2 years in Detroit’s University DistrictResidents in a Detroit neighborhood were worried about a section of sidewalk torn up with a gaping hole. It has been a problem for almost two years.
Impending severe weather in Metro Detroit has DWSD crews prepared for another round of floods
Read full article: Impending severe weather in Metro Detroit has DWSD crews prepared for another round of floodsThe threat of more severe weather Tuesday evening in Metro Detroit has Detroit Water and Sewerage Department crews preparing for another round of floods.
Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit“Here we are two, three months later and this is pretty much happening week after week. What are we supposed to do? Who are we supposed to call? When we do call, we pretty much hit a dead end,” Jackson said.
‘A dangerous situation’: How street drifting is doing damage to Detroit’s infrastructure
Read full article: ‘A dangerous situation’: How street drifting is doing damage to Detroit’s infrastructureDetroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) said street racers and drifters are striking fire hydrants and creating dangerous situations in the city.
Family says elderly woman’s basement flooded with raw sewage in Detroit
Read full article: Family says elderly woman’s basement flooded with raw sewage in DetroitSince March, Damita Pitman and her elderly aunt Rosetta have been dealing with flood waters coming into their Carpenter Street home in Detroit. But since the recent major rainfall, Pitman said they have had at least a foot of raw sewage in the basement.
Macomb County, Detroit officials call for investigation into pump station ‘failure’
Read full article: Macomb County, Detroit officials call for investigation into pump station ‘failure’Officials in Macomb County and Detroit are calling for an investigation after a pump station allegedly failed, causing a water backup into Macomb County.
Detroit investigates brown, rusty water from taps in eastside neighborhoods
Read full article: Detroit investigates brown, rusty water from taps in eastside neighborhoodsThe city of Detroit said it is investigating the cause of brown, rusty water coming from taps in three neighborhoods on the city’s east side.
Crews to repair 30-inch water main Monday on Farmer Street in Detroit, outages expected
Read full article: Crews to repair 30-inch water main Monday on Farmer Street in Detroit, outages expectedThe Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is going to repair a 30-inch water main beginning at 12 p.m. Monday on Farmer Street due to a leak.
Detroit water department faces staffing shortage leading to long wait times for water system repairs
Read full article: Detroit water department faces staffing shortage leading to long wait times for water system repairsDETROIT – Residents in Detroit are worried about water problems caused by the severe weather. The reason the problems are taking so long to fix are because of the lack of staff at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD). The DWSD said they are working to address the issues throughout the city of Detroit, but just don’t have the manpower right now. READ: City of Detroit extends moratorium on residential water shutoffs through 2022There is a fire hydrant on Grand River Avenue that is broken and is causing a lot of problems. Women who live nearby said they are concerned about the neighbors who live in the area and have to deal with the mess.
City of Detroit extends moratorium on residential water shutoffs through 2022
Read full article: City of Detroit extends moratorium on residential water shutoffs through 2022DETROIT – On Tuesday, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Director Gary Brown joined Mayor Mike Duggan to announce the intention to permanently end water service interruptions in the City of Detroit. Currently, through several available funding sources, water service will be maintained for residents who do not have the ability to pay through at least 2022. And, as a former city health director and water rights advocate, I am proud to join Mayor Duggan today as he announces the city’s intention to end residential water shutoffs permanently. This also expended minor home plumbing repairs to $1,500 on average and financial assistance – opening it up to at least 5,000 more Detroit households annually. 92 percent of Detroit households regularly pay their water billsDWSD recognizes Detroit residents who are making payments on a monthly basis.
Detroit motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into hole
Read full article: Detroit motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into holeDETROIT – Stephanie Medina and her husband Diego Medina live in southwest Detroit on Vernor Highway. “They told me he was trying to pass by a car and didn’t see a hole... when he tried to pass the car, he fell into the hole,” said Stephanie Medina. Calls to city of Detroit officials led us to Wayne County and eventually the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD). A day after our inquiries, crews were hard at work to seal the spot where Diego Medina crashed. “I was really angry... because they could’ve put something over the hole,” Stephanie Medina said.
Detroit reports city employee email accounts breach; DWSD customer info could be compromised
Read full article: Detroit reports city employee email accounts breach; DWSD customer info could be compromisedDETROIT – The city of Detroit announced Thursday that a handful of city employee email accounts were potentially exposed during a breach of data, possibly compromising hundreds of water department customers’ sensitive information. The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) was able to “quickly respond and contain the breach to fewer than 10 affected accounts,” reads a statement from the city. Some of the compromised accounts contained sensitive data belonging to city of Detroit employees, Chief Information Office Beth Niblock said. DWSD customers’ info may be compromisedThe city also said that as part of this breach sensitive information from fewer than 300 of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s (DWSD) customers could have been compromised, too. Related: Michigan Medicine issues alert after data breach exposes personal information of patients