Highland Park Charges Dispute

GLWA and the city of Highland Park have long been engaged in litigation related to charges and payment of these charges for water and sewer services to the City.

The information on this page is intended to help the public understand how GLWA sets water and sewer charges in a fair and equitable manner for all of its member partners, including the city of Highland Park.

Highland Park Charges Dispute FAQs

Answer all your questions regarding the GLWA and Highland Park charges dispute.

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HOW GLWA SETS WATER & WASTEWATER CHARGES

GLWA Water and Sewer Charges 101

Discover how the Great Lakes Water Authority develops and adjusts water and sewer charges, and how the city of Highland Park's charges have been set over time.

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Highland Park Charges News

Learn about the Highland Park charges dispute with the Great Lakes Water Authority.

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June 28, 2023 - GLWA Board Approves Methodology for Issuing Highland Park Bad Debt Recovery Credits to Member Partners
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June 9, 2023 - GLWA Receives $1 Million Payment from the City of Highland Park
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June 5, 2023 - Interim Agreement Reached Between GLWA and Highland Park
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April 17, 2023 - GLWA Response to Highland Park Mayor’s Statement at the April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting
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April 5, 2023 - GLWA Statement on Michigan Supreme Court Highland Park Denial Order
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August 19, 2022 - Court of Appeals Unanimously Reinstates More Than $21 Million Judgment Against the City of Highland Park for its Non-Payment of Water and Sewer Services
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June 2, 2022 - GLWA Board of Directors Eliminates Highland Park Bad Debt Recovery Charge Increase in the Fiscal Year 2023 Member Partner Services Charges
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May 10, 2022 - Wayne County Circuit Court Orders the City of Highland Park to Pay the Great Lakes Water Authority