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DWSD Water System Upgrades
Updates on water system upgrades
Since 2019, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has been investing close to $100 million annually through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to upgrade the water and sewer systems throughout the city of Detroit. This page provides residents and businesses the updates specific to the water system.
Current Projects
- Far West Detroit Stormwater Improvement Project including water main and lead service line replacement – completion expected in 2026
- Lead service line replacement neighborhood-by-neighborhood starting with the highest density of lead lines and where there are likely children and/or seniors in the homes - using $90 million in federal funding - see more here.
- Water main replacement and lead service line replacement on various streets on the eastside and westside
Eastside Streets |
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Cedargrove from Maccrary to Kelly |
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Hazelridge from Celestine to Kelly |
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Linnhurst from Hayes to Morang |
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Troester from Maccrary to Kelly |
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Whittier from Whitehill to E Outer Dr |
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Westside Streets |
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Artesian from Kirkwood to Paul |
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Burt from Schoolcraft to Lyndon |
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Faust from Kirkwood to Dayton |
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Greenview from Ford to Paul |
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Harlow from Puritan to Verne |
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Livernois from Margareta to John C. Lodge Service Drive |
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Meyers from Seven Mile to Chippewa |
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Nevada from John R to Oakland |
Construction in progress |
Oakfield from Puritan to Verne |
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Paul from Minock to Southfield Freeway |
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Puritan from Southfield Freeway to Oakfield |
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Southfield Freeway from Schoolcraft to Grand River |
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- Water System Condition Assessments - completion expected in October 2024
- Davison-Schoolcraft
- Grandmont #1
- Greenfield-Grand River
- Harmony Village
- Joy-Schaefer
- Michigan-Martin
- Moross-Morang
General updates:
- Restoration occurs from April through October, weather permitting. Construction performed from November through March will include keeping streets, alleys and lawns safe. Contractors will return in the Spring to perform restoration.
Upcoming Projects
- Water main replacement and lead service line replacement in Midtown, Cultural Center and Medical Center areas (2024 projected start)
Recently Completed Projects
- Cornerstone Village Water and Sewer Upgrades
- Jefferson Chalmers water main and lead service line replacement - Completed in June 2023
- New Center Water main and lead service line replacement – Completed in May 2022
- North Rosedale Park Water and Sewer Upgrades
- Water main and lead service line replacement in Evergreen-Lahser, McNichols, Miller Drove, Minock Park, Riverdale, and Rosedale Park – Completed in June 2023
- Water main and lead service line replacement for various streets on the westside and eastside – Completed in June 2022
- Water main and lead service line replacement in Evergreen-Outer Drive West, Grand River, Warrendale, and Franklin Park – Completed in October 2023