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.

  • Innovation

    GLWA, City of Detroit and Michigan State University are teaming up on a project to detect viruses, including the coronavirus, in the regional sewer system to help predict future outbreaks.

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  • Rating Upgrades

    GLWA received positive ratings actions from all three ratings agencies in early March 2020 in anticipation of a bond refunding and new money transaction.

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  • We Are Here

    GLWA team members remain on the job to ensure uninterrupted water & wastewater services in SE Michigan. Thank you for your service!

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  • Only 3 Ps

    With the anticipation of an increase in the use of personal hygiene and cleaning wipes as people try to keep their spaces clean, please help us remind everyone to use these wipes responsibly and DO NOT flush them down the

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06/03/20

Public Notice regarding GLWA’s June 16 Capital Planning Committee meeting

 06/03/20

Public Notice regarding GLWA’s June 10 Operations & Resources Committee meeting

 05/22/20

Public Notice regarding GLWA’s May 27 Legal Committee meeting

Meetings See All

06/10

Operations and Resources Committee Meeting
06/10

Board of Directors Workshop Meeting – Cancelled
06/16

Capital Planning Committee Meeting

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GLWA Meeting Minutes

04/24/2020

Audit Committee Meeting
04/08/2020

Operations and Resource Committee Meeting
03/27/2020

Audit Committee Meeting
03/20/2020

Board of Directors Meeting
03/11/2020

Board of Directors Workshop Meeting
02/26/2020

Board of Directors Meeting
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