The Wayne County Procurement Forum brings together procurement representatives from Wayne County, the City of Detroit and DWSD to help businesses navigate government contracting. 📅 October 17 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 📍 WCCCD Northwest Campus

In a new Crain’s Detroit Business op-ed, DWSD Director Gary Brown discusses the need for sustained regional, state and federal investment to address aging infrastructure while keeping water affordable for Detroit households. Read the full op-ed: ow.ly/Jv2V50ZVAMq

Join Wayne County, the City of Detroit and the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department for the Wayne County Procurement Forum and learn how your business can become a vendor 📅 Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 📍 Wayne County Community College District — NW Campus

What’s happening underground matters just as much as what you see above ground. Read more about how DWSD and other regional partners are addressing Michigan’s underground infrastructure challenges: crainsdetroit.com/forum/cdb-… #DWSD #Detroit #Infrastructure #WaterInfrastructure

This National Book Month, DWSD’s Speaker's Bureau is celebrating the power of reading, learning and sharing knowledge with our community. Because every great conversation starts with a story 📖💙 Keep reading. Keep learning. Keep the conversation going!

Always stay in the flow with City of Detroit emergency notifications by enrolling in Detroit Alerts 365. This system sends Detroit-specific emergency alerts like weather warnings through text and phone calls.

DWSD’s EasyPay $10 Payment Plan gives eligible customers an affordable way to pay down a past-due balance. Enroll with only $10 down. ✅ Interest-free ✅ No income requirements ✅ Protection from shutoff and penalties when you stay current on payments

Thank you to all who joined DWSD and the Board of Water Commissioners for our monthly meeting hosted in the community at Second Ebenezer Church, including Councilmember Benson! 💧 Thank you for being part of the conversation! 💧

Myth or Truth? Garbage disposals eliminate fats, oils, and greases (FOGs). The truth is that garbage disposals only grind up solid foods. They do not prevent fats and oils from going down your drain and coating your plumbing pipes

THIS WEDNESDAY DWSD is bringing its Board of Water Commissioners meeting into the community on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Second Ebenezer Church Community members are invited to attend in person or participate by Zoom or phone.

DWSD is bringing its Board of Water Commissioners meeting into the community on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Second Ebenezer Church Come stay informed, hear what’s happening with Detroit’s water system, and make your voice heard. We hope to see you there!

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is hiring! You can build a career that keeps Detroit flowing as well as make a real difference in the community. Ready to get in the flow? Explore open positions and apply today.

Need a little extra time to catch up on your DWSD water bill? EasyPay can help! ✨ Interest-free ✨ No income requirements ✨ Protection from interruption and penalties—as long as you stay current on your payments Enrollment is easy! Learn more at detroitmi.gov/EasyPayWater.

Myth or Truth? Running hot water melts grease away. The truth is that hot water pushes fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) further down your pipes. Once the water cools, the greases will solidify, causing a buildup.

Do you think you know the difference? We hit the streets and ran into some friendly faces to test their knowledge on if they knew the difference between sewer, sewage, and sewerage.

Join the Board of Water Commissioners in the community! The September BOWC Meeting will be Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit. 📍 14601 Dequindre St., Detroit, MI 💻 Join virtually via Zoom or by phone ASL interpretation will be available.

Myth or Truth? Liquids like olive or vegetable oil are harmless and safe to pour down the drain. The truth is that any liquid oils should be disposed of in a jar or bag. Liquids like olive, canola, or corn oil can coat the inside of pipes and cause clogs.

$10 is all it takes to get enrolled in EasyPay! This is the easiest way to keep your water running and pay your past-due balance - all it takes it $10.

Last week, we asked if you knew the difference between sewer, sewage, and sewerage. Well, this week, the DWSD team took to the streets to test Detroiter’s knowledge on City infrastructure.

The City of Detroit water does not contain lead, but lead can be released into drinking water from corrosion in service lines and plumbing that contains lead. To report if you have a lead service line or to learn more, visit detroitmi.gov/LSLR.