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Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

Judge Ends Court Oversight Of Detroit Water System

A judge has ended 35 years of federal court oversight of the historically distressed Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/27

Artist rendering of the proposed water tower in Commerce Township.

Commerce Township Residents Fight Construction Of ‘UFO’ Water Tower

It’s a new proposal to build what many are calling a “UFO” looking water tower in Commerce Township. But as WWJ’s Kathryn Larson learned, not every neighbor wants it in their backyard.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/11

Detroit Water Rate Increase Is Smallest In Decade

Department Director Sue McCormick told water commissioners Wednesday that city residents can expect to pay 4.4 percent more for water and 4.2 percent more for sewer service.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/24

Detroit To Take Over Highland Park Water Services

The already overburdened Detroit water system has a new client.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/03

Detroit Water Rates Expected To Rise 8.5 Percent

Newly released figures say Detroit Water and Sewerage Department customers are expected to see rates jump an average of 8.5 percent this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/15

Council Hears Heated Debate On Detroit Water System

Detroit residents are urging the City Council to stand firm over efforts to turn control over the troubled water system over to outsiders.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/28

Citizens Argue Against Plan For Detroit Water System

Dozens of citizens packed City Council Chambers on Tuesday to urge Council to aggressively fight what they say is an attempt to privatize the city’s water department.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/13

McCulloch Pleased With Ruling On Detroit Water Department

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John McCulloch is applauding a judge’s decision to deny Detroit’s request to end federal oversight over its Water and Sewerage Department.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/12

Detroit Fights To Keep Control Of Water Department

The Detroit City Council will meet with attorneys in closed session to discuss the latest challenge to the city’s authority over its water department.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/07