Conserve Water!

Water Facts and Figures

Why Do We Purchase Water from Detroit?

In 1963 the Township determined that the several existing subdivision well systems would not be adequate to provide the water quality and quantity required to meet the projected water demands. A connection to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) system was determined to be the most dependable for the health and welfare of Township residents.

How Safe is Our Water?

In 1974 Congress passed the national Safe Drinking Water Act that authorized the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate contaminants that presented health risks in the nation’s drinking water supplies. These regulations were amended in 1986 and in 1996 to place more stringent regulations onto the water purveyor. Both the DWSD and Bloomfield Township must make sure they are in compliance with these standards. Click here to view the Water Quality Report (CCR).

Why Conserve Water?

1. Lowering the Township’s maximum daily and peak water demands may result in lowering the rate charged by DWSD.
2. Reducing water usage during peak demand periods will provide better reliability of the system’s operating pressures for fire prevention.

How Can I Conserve Water?

1. Set your automatic sprinkling system so it doesn’t run from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM or from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily.
2. Water lawns every other day. Homeowners with addresses ending in odd numbers should water outdoors only on odd numbered calendar days; those with even-numbered address should use water outdoors on even calendar days.
3. Check faucets and toilets for leaks.