GLWA Experiences Break on Leaking 42-inch Water Main in Auburn Hills’ River Woods Park
->At approximately 3:15 a.m. 5/11/2026, crews from GLWA’s emergency contractors cut through the broken pipe
->At approximately 4:00 a.m. the damaged pipe was removed
->After the damaged pipe was removed crews worked to prepare the site for installation of the new pipe by laying a foundation of gravel for support
->Overnight a separate crew as preparing the new pipe segment for placement
->At approximately 11:15 a.m. the replacement pipe segment was craned into the site, and crews are working to complete the installation process, which is targeted to be finished by Monday night
->Next steps then include filling the pipe with water, pressure testing and disinfection.
->GLWA’s three water trucks continue giving water away at three locations throughout the impacted areas
->Residents of Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, City of Rochester Hills, Pontiac, and Auburn Hills should still restrict their water use to only what is absolutely necessary for hydration and essential sanitary purposes
Find all updates regarding the main break here.
La GLWA está experimentando una ruptura en una tubería principal de 42 pulgadas ubicada en River Woods Park, Auburn Hills. Click aquí para mayor información
Financials
A key indicator of success for GLWA has been responsible financial performance, allowing us to earn the trust of our member partners and investors’ through long-term financial planning.
Below, you’ll see the effort of that transparency and financial responsibility. Or go to Legistar to review our Audit Committee Minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY OF FY 2027 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND FY 2027 & FY 2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET
FY 2027 Schedule of Charges as Approved 2.25.2026
GLWA AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 24, 2026
The GLWA’s Audit Committee shall meet at least four (4) times per year, with the Authority’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and the Authority’s independent public auditors to review the reports related to the financial condition, operations, performance and management of the Authority.
QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION WORK-IN-PROGRESS REPORT 2026 Q1
GLWA Audit Reports
GLWA Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2024 with 12 months of regional systems operational activity.
GLWA Financial Plan Documents
WHOLESALE MEMBER PARTNER CHARGES
Annually the Board of Directors establishes member partner charges that align with the budget and financial plan. The charges are approved after a series of engaged member-partner meetings and a public hearing.
Financial Policies
The GLWA Board adopts policies to ensure compliance with state laws and good financial management practices.
DWSD Monthly Financial Reports and Other Reports of Interest
GLWA’s outstanding bonds are secured by a statutory lien on the Pledged Assets, including Net Revenues from DWSD Customer Charges, pursuant to Act 94 and the GLWA’s Bond Ordinances. The DWSD financial reports are presented here for reference by stakeholders.
Detroit General Retirement System (GRS) Component II Pension Reports
Consistent with the terms of the foundational Lease agreements and a GRS Pension Agreement, as of January 1, 2016, GLWA assumed responsibility for a pro-rata share of the DWSD Division’s liability for the City’s General Retirement System (“GRS”) pension plan that was frozen and terminated in 2014. For this reason, GLWA’s stakeholders receive and monitor these pension system report to support long-term financial planning.
View the Financial Archives
To look back at GLWA’s financial records, plus select DWSD records, explore our financial archives.