We are One Water

The Great Lakes Water Authority is your source for water! We are dedicated to efficiently delivering the nation’s best water and wastewater services to southeast Michigan.

  • Plastic Free July

    Did you know it’s Plastic Free July? About 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year. Click below to find out how we all can help.

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  • Faces of Water

    We are proud to have a dedicated team of talented individuals working 24/7 to provide the best water and wastewater services in southeast Michigan. Find out more about our team.

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  • GLWA In The Community

    Our Board of Directors' next evening community meeting will be held in Farmington Hills on Wednesday, July 24th. Click below for more information.

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  • Connected Communities

    Pipes know no boundaries. As the primary provider of water and sewer services to Southeast Michigan, GLWA partners with local communities to ensure reliable operations and a sustainable system.

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06/26/19

GLWA Statement on 1st Round of Testing Under New Michigan Lead and Copper Rule June 26, 2019

 05/30/19

GLWA surpasses state goal of reducing phosphorus levels by 40 percent by 2025

 05/22/19

GLWA hosts 4th Annual Vendor Outreach event; rolls out new direct payment program for vendors

Meetings See All

07/19

Audit Committee Meeting
07/24

Legal Committee Community Meeting – Cancelled
07/24

Board of Directors Community Meeting

BY THE NUMBERS

0.9m
Southeast Michigan residents whose source for water is GLWA system
0
Member partner communities connected to GLWA source water
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Member partner communities using GLWA wastewater services

GLWA Meeting Minutes

06/12/2019

Audit Committee Meeting
06/12/2019

Operations and Resources Committee Meeting
05/29/2019

Audit Committee Meeting
05/22/2019

Board of Directors Meeting
05/22/2019

Legal Committee Meeting
05/17/2019

Audit Committee  Meeting
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