DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT NOTICE

PUBLIC MEETING FOR WATER MAIN AND LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT 

FY2027 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROJECT

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) announces a public meeting regarding its Project Plan for proposed water main replacement in the city of Detroit. DWSD will be seeking low interest Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan assistance for FY2027. These projects are comprised of replacing water mains and lead service lines at the following locations in Detroit:Water Main Replacement named WS-Task 12 (Project A), in the neighborhoods of Eastern Market, Forest Park, North End, Islandview, West Village, & Medical Center

• Water Main Replacement named WS-757 (Project A), in the neighborhoods of South of Six, Rosedale Park, Grandmont #1, Hubbell-Puritan, Belmont
• Water Main Replacement named WS-758 (Project B), in the neighborhoods of West Outer Drive, Fiskhorn, Davison-Schoolcraft, Northwest Community, Chadsey Condon
• Three (3) Lead Service Line Replacement Projects named WS-7XXA, WS-7XXB and WS-7XXC, in the neighborhoods of Grandmont, Springwells, Boynton, Dexter-Linwood

Construction will include excavation of existing water mains, installation of new pipes, select rehabilitation of existing pipes, replacement of valves and hydrants, replacement of lead (Pb) water service lines of two inches in diameter or less from the water main to the customer’s water meter, pressure testing, backfill of the excavation required for piping work, and restoration of each work site. All work is to be performed within the existing road right-of-way. The impact of the project will be improved customer satisfaction and safe, reliable service delivery of potable water to customers. The temporary impact of construction activities will be minimized through mitigation measures specified in the contract documents.  Adverse impacts on historical, archaeological, geographic, or cultural areas are not expected. This project is necessary to ensure that DWSD consistently and reliably provides high quality potable water to Detroit residents. The Project Plan describes water mains in critical need of replacement or rehabilitation. The total cost of this project is currently estimated at $20 million for WS-757, $20M for WS-758, and $30M for LSLR projects WS-7XXA, WS-7XXB and WS-7XXC which is being sought through the DWSRF program. A total of $140 million is being sought through the DWSRF program. All the cited projects are eligible for participating under the State of Michigan low interest DWSRF loan program.

The Public Meeting will present a description of the recommended project and estimated costs. The purpose of the meeting is not only to inform, but to seek and gather input from people who will be affected. Comments and viewpoints from the public are encouraged.

THE PROJECT PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE DURING

THE DETROIT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING ON:

DATE: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

735 Randolph, 5th Floor, Board Room

Detroit, Michigan 48226

Call in using your phone: 301-715-8592

Zoom Meeting ID: 815 7263 5118

Zoom Passcode: 482262021

To attend online via Zoom: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/81572635118 

Use Passcode: 482262021

Information on the Project Plan will be available for review after February 1, 2026 at the following locations:

1.         City Website: detroitmi.gov/dwsd

2.         By email request to Sonali Patel: [email protected] 

3.         In person at the Water Board Building

If you have questions or want to submit written statements for the Public Meeting, call or write:

Call:     Sonali Patel at 313-782-2477

Email:  Sonali Patel at [email protected] 

Mail:    Sonali Patel 

            Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

            735 Randolph, Suite 901

            Detroit, MI 48226

Written comments will be accepted at the above address if received prior to 2:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Participating in Public Comment During the Public Hearing

You may provide your public comment in-person or via Zoom (see below).

In-person attendees

• If you want to make public comment, complete the form available in the Board Room and it will be provided to the Chair. The Chair will call on you during the appropriate time. We respectfully request that you maximize your three minutes by sharing all your comments/questions at one time.

Attending via Zoom

• During the public comment section, raise your hand using the Zoom hand icon on your desktop or mobile device, or if calling into the meeting by phone, press *9 to raise your hand (press *6 to unmute when called upon). We respectfully request that you maximize your three minutes by sharing all your comments/questions at one time.

City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department 

Gary Brown, Director