WATER DEPARTMENT

The Customer Service Center would like for residents to be aware that they have a monthly drainage/stormwater bill that generates for each parcel they own, even without active water usage. If residents have questions, they can call the Customer Service Center at 313-865-1876 to review their account/s.

• • Department is continuing to offer free lead testing to all residential homes, along with distributing free filters
  • Preparation of construction drawings for 2020 Water Main and Lead Line Replacement continuing. Construction slated to begin late Spring 2020
  • Preparation of construction drawings for 2020 2nd Avenue Sinkhole Repairs, Sewer Lining, and Sewer Cleaning in designated parts of the city. Construction slated to begin late Spring 2020
  • Water Department held a meeting with Wayne Metro to discuss available funding assistance. Wayne Metro is currently offering “One-Time Assistance of up to $500 per household” for water bill assistance. If Residents are interested and would like to know more information, please call 313-388-9799 or visit www.waynemetro.org. 

   

  CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

  • Administration of catch basin cleaning program ongoing (Contractor: United Resource, LLC)
  • Administration of emergency tree cutting program current (Contractor: Cut My Tree Down)
  • Ongoing acceptance and processing of right-of-way and site plan permits 
  • Documentation of all construction-related activity from contractors and utility companies within the city
    • 123 Net near 2nd Avenue and Bartlett installing conduit for permitted Right-Of-Way activities.
    • DTE Contractor (Corby Energy Service, Inc.) continues working near 12700 Oakland Park Boulevard, installing an electrical duct bank conduit.
    • Cut My Tree Down will be in various locations continue with the removal of trees and restoration.
  • Contractor Activity

  If any residents should have any questions or concerns, please direct calls to the City of Highland Park Water Department at (313) 865-1876.