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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.
Crews from Detroit Water and Sewerage Department race to fix 40 broken water mains in city
Read full article: Crews from Detroit Water and Sewerage Department race to fix 40 broken water mains in cityIt has been a hectic start to the week for Detroit Water and Sewerage Department crews responding to around 40 water main breaks.
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.
Historic destination in Detroit recovering from damage after water main break
Read full article: Historic destination in Detroit recovering from damage after water main breakThe Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons Jurisdiction of Michigan sits on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and McDougall Street.
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.
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.
Nightside Report July 14, 2021: Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damage, I-75 tanker fire not the only Metro Detroit incident from trucking company
Read full article: Nightside Report July 14, 2021: Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damage, I-75 tanker fire not the only Metro Detroit incident from trucking companyHere are tonight's stories.
Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damage
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damageNearly a dozen families in Grosse Pointe Park have joined a class action lawsuit that demands money and answers for why the flooding was so severe.
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.
All clear: Eastside Detroit neighborhoods can resume using tap water following discoloration concerns
Read full article: All clear: Eastside Detroit neighborhoods can resume using tap water following discoloration concernsResidents of Detroit’s Cornerstone Village, East English Village and Morningside neighborhoods can resume using drinking water after flushing their plumbing following an investigation into brown, rusty water coming from taps.
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.
Morning Briefing May 17, 2021: Outages expected today as crews repair Downtown Detroit water main, a look at which Michigan stores still require masks following updated mandate
Read full article: Morning Briefing May 17, 2021: Outages expected today as crews repair Downtown Detroit water main, a look at which Michigan stores still require masks following updated mandateHere are this morning's top stories.
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.
Local 4 News at 5 -- Dec. 8, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 5 -- Dec. 8, 2020Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:City of Detroit extends moratorium on water shutoffsOn 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.
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.
Could sewage help predict virus outbreaks? Detroit project to study potential
Read full article: Could sewage help predict virus outbreaks? Detroit project to study potentialDETROIT A revamped research project in Detroit will seek to find out if the sewer system can help predict coming virus outbreaks. This may be another mechanism for public health agencies, including the Detroit Health Department (DHD), to predict virus outbreaks. In fact, the researchers took the data from the sewage samples and looked at county health data for the same timeframe. The treatment process uses chlorine to kill viruses in sewage at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in southwest Detroit operated by GLWA. Track the latest COVID-19 data in Michigan.
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
Crews scheduled to begin repairing water main break in Detroit
Read full article: Crews scheduled to begin repairing water main break in DetroitDETROIT – The cause of a water main break on Detroit’s east side impacting homeowners is being investigated. Bryan Peckinpaugh, an official from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department says the water main break was reported late Friday. After sending an investigator to look into the issue, the DWSD scheduled to get repairs started Saturday morning. Crews are scheduled to arrive soon and work on getting water off the street. The water is reportedly about 10 inches high over the curb and impacting several homes on Laing Street near Kelly and Morang Avenue in Detroit.
Man handcuffed for taping scene after Detroit worker hits bicyclist with city vehicle
Read full article: Man handcuffed for taping scene after Detroit worker hits bicyclist with city vehicleDETROIT - A Detroit Water and Sewerage Department worker is accused of hitting a bicyclist while behind the wheel of a city truck Wednesday. The DWSD truck was going the wrong way on a one-way street. A ticket for disobeying a lawful order for trying to document this city worker running over this 47-year-old woman," Paz said. DWSD released the following statement:"The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is hopeful the pedestrian will make a full recovery. While under this investigation, the DWSD employee is not allowed to drive any department vehicles."
DWSD investing $500 million to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systems
Read full article: DWSD investing $500 million to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsDETROIT - Officials with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department announced Thursday that they are investing $500 million to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. The upgrade is expected to improve service and reduce the number of water main breaks. When resident Beverly Kimball saw water department crews and contractors Thursday on Fullerton Street, her reflex was to expect bad news. Crews started putting in a new water line and replacing the lead water lines installed 70 years ago with new copper pipes. After Detroit's bankruptcy, the DWSD received $50 million a year from the Great Lakes Water Authority to repair its own pipes and mains.
$500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systems
Read full article: $500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsA news conference was held Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) five-year, $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
$500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systems
Read full article: $500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsDETROIT - A news conference was held Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) five-year, $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. The work includes water main replacement, lead service line replacement, sewer collection pipe lining and replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure installations. The DWSD Capital Improvement Program (CIP) addresses the need to improve water and sewer systems reliability. Previously the department solely used the frequency of water main breaks and water-in-basement complaints to drive the strategy. These two neighborhoods were chosen because they were identified for improvements in a previous DWSD water and sewer master plan.
WATCH LIVE: $500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systems
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: $500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsDETROIT - A news conference was held Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) five-year, $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. The work includes water main replacement, lead service line replacement, sewer collection pipe lining and replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure installations. The DWSD Capital Improvement Program (CIP) addresses the need to improve water and sewer systems reliability. Previously the department solely used the frequency of water main breaks and water-in-basement complaints to drive the strategy. These two neighborhoods were chosen because they were identified for improvements in a previous DWSD water and sewer master plan.
WATCH LIVE: $500 program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systems
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: $500 program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsDETROIT - A news conference is planned for Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. Mayor Mike Duggan's office calls it "the most comprehensive and aggressive (upgrade) manner in decades." The work includes water main replacement, lead service line replacement, sewer collection pipe lining and replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure installations. Duggan will be joined by DWSD Director Gary Brown and DWSD Deputy Director & Chief Engineer Palencia Mobley, P.E. Watch the news conference live here at 10 a.m.