Crews complete Northville water main break repair

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) provided an update on the Northville water main break.

• Feb 1, 2024

Repairs underway on Northville water main break, expected to be back in service next week

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) provided an update on the Northville water main break.

• Jan 29, 2024

Redford Township grapples with 30 water main breaks in 6 days; repairs expected to be done Friday

Most of the breaks occurred in neighborhoods, but a couple along major thoroughfares put drivers in danger of hydroplaning.

• Nov 17, 2023

Highland Park, Great Lakes Water Authority reach tentative agreement in unpaid water bills

On Wednesday, the State of Michigan announced a tentative agreement, which it will fund infrastructure repairs in Highland Park to help lower costs for residents and prevent leaks in the system.

• Oct 19, 2023

Northville residents asked to limit water usage as GLWA pump station experiences power outage

Residents in Northville are being asked to limit their water usage due to a power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) pump station.

• Aug 25, 2023

City of Highland Park pays $1 million to GLWA, meets deadline in interim agreement

The Great Lakes Water Authority says it received the $1 million payment from the city of Highland Park on Friday as part of an interim agreement.

• Jun 9, 2023

GLWA, city of Highland Park reach interim agreement over water bill debt

The Great Lakes Water Authority and the city of Highland Park reached an interim agreement, including $24 million owed to GLWA for unpaid water and wastewater services.

• Jun 5, 2023

Highland Park resident "disappointed" after some council members walk out of meeting

Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.

• May 16, 2023

GLWA says it must better communicate with public about how water bills are spent

The Great Lakes Water Authority said now, more than ever, people are searching for answers about their water. They want to know where the water comes from, how it's treated, and what exactly their water bill is paying for.

• May 2, 2023

Highland Park residents' concerns grow over council's plans to seek bankruptcy over water bill debt

Last week, the city council asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to look into the city's finances. On Monday, Highland Park City Council passed a resolution for an expedited bankruptcy.

• Apr 18, 2023

Former Highland Park mayor blames administrators for city's water issues

Earlier this week, the city requested the state look into its finances, but a former mayor of the city is now saying the problem started from decisions made in Lansing.

• Apr 12, 2023

What's next for Highland Park after the city's ordered to pay multi-million dollar water bill debt

The ruling now has the city on the clock to pay it's mounting debt, but city officials say they don't have the money to pay.

• Apr 11, 2023

Water Residential Assistance Program set to help more people struggling with water bills

GLWA is redesigning its Water Residential Assistance Program​ so more people can take advantage of it.

• Mar 1, 2023

GLWA approves fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budget, 2.75% rate increase for water

GLWA officiails say the rate increase is below the current 6.5% rate of inflation in the United States.

• Feb 22, 2023

Avon Road closed next week as GLWA begins Phase 2 of water pipeline improvement project

Phase two of the infrastructure improvement is set to begin near the border of Rochester Hills and Shelby Township.

• Nov 28, 2022

GLWA says water main back in service after August break

According to an update on Monday, GLWA officials say normal operations returned over the weekend. The agency is lifting its request for 23 communities to limit their water usage.

• Oct 3, 2022