Water Department

Under the administration of the Township Supervisor, the Department of Public Services is composed of seven employees; this includes (1) Director, (3) Utilities Maintenance Workers, (1) Maintenance Worker, and (2) Office Personnel.

  • White Lake has provided water to the Township residents since 1980.  We have over 2,400 water accounts.  It is the Water Departments goal to provide safe drinking water and fire protection to White Lake Township citizens.
  • White Lake Township Water Department currently maintains 56 miles of water main.  It is composed of (2) water treatment plants, (3) well houses, (9) community wells, (2) one million gallon water towers, (1) booster station, and (736) fire hydrants. 
Departmental Services
  • Repair and maintain water mains and related structures, such as towers, pumps, treatment facilities, fire hydrants, water shut off valves and generator.
  • Flushing hydrants twice a year. (Spring & Fall)
  • Replacement of water  meters.
  • Meter updates to an automated billing system.
  • Marking for underground water utility locations
  • Management of subdivision irrigation meters.
  • Investigation of water service line leaks.
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Aspen Meadows Iron Filtration Plant Aspen Meadows Iron Filtration Plant is online!

Aspen Meadows Iron Filtration Plant is finally online and serving iron free water to customers in the northern water district. After a long construction project that was plagued by the same material shortages that were happening to every industry over the last couple years, we are very happy to be online and running well. The plant serves the areas of Aspen Meadows, M-59, Worthington Crossing, Twin Lakes Village, Crown Ridge, Suburban Knolls, and Reserve at Tull Lake. Aspen Meadows is the second iron filtration plant in the system. Village Acres Iron Filtration Plant went online in 2017.

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Hydrant Flushing Spring Hydrant Flushing, Monday, April 15th.

Friday, April 12th we will flushing in the areas of M-59 West of Williams Lake Rd, and Reserve at Tull Lake.

Customers may experience yellow or rusty colored water during hydrant flushing in the area. If not clear after a few minutes of running cold water only, please call DPS at 248-698-7700 to find out if we are currently flushing near your home.

Thanks for your cooperation while we complete this important water quality process.

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fire hydrant Water Theft Or Fire Hydrant Use Without A Permit Is A Crime. Read More
Village Acres Plant Progress Iron Filtration

The Village Acres Iron Removal Plant has been up and running since June of 2017. We are continuously testing water quality at this site and the water chemistry in the distribution system that it supplies. We are always looking for additional sampling locations. If you are interested in participating in water sampling, please contact us at 248-698-7700.

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CIP Cost Estimate GIS Locating

DPS has begun work on our GIS Mapping Program (Geographical Information System). This system uses precise GPS technology to aid in locating and maintaining utility assets, planning, and speed up emergency response. We will also be able to gather information faster and offer improved customer service.

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