Water Department

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White Lake Township Water Dept. currently maintains over 45 miles of water main.  It is composed of 12 community wells, (2) one million gallon water towers, and over 600 fire hydrants.  White Lake has provided water to the Township residents since 1980.  It is the Water Departments goal to provide safe drinking water and fire protection to White Lake Township citizens. 

White Lake Township Ordinance 22 and the Department of Environmental Quality through the State of Michigan governs and regulates the water system.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP WATER DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

Under the administration of the Township Supervisor the Water Department is composed of four employees, this includes (1) Director, (1) Field Technician and (2) Office personnel.  The department maintains 50 miles of water main.  The water system is composed of 12 community wells, (2) million gallon water towers and 600+ fire hydrants.  White Lake Township has provided water to Township residents since 1980.  It is the Water Departments goal to provide safe drinking water and fire protection to White Lake Township citizens.  White Lake Township Ordinance #22 and the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality governs and regulates the water system. 

DEPARTMENTAL SERVICES

     ♦  Repair and maintain water mains and related structures, such as towers, pumps,
         fire hydrants, gate wells, water shut off valves and generators.

     ♦  Flushing hydrants twice a year.

     ♦  Replacement of water meters.

     ♦  Meters updated to an automated billing system.

     ♦  Marking for underground water utility locations.

     ♦  Management of subdivision irrigation meters.

     ♦  Investigation of water service line leaks.

     ♦  Answer customer inquiries regarding rusty or cloudy water, low water pressure,
         water location, billing and fees.

     ♦  Public health compliance.