As a water supplier to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is required to notify water users of any unresolved significant deficiencies identified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Drinking Water and Environment Health Division (EGLE). Below is the status of significant deficiencies in the GLWA water system identified by EGLE:
Date Identified by EGLEDescriptionCompliance Agreement DeadlineStatus
08-02-2022Improper rapid mixing and coagulant feed location at the GLWA Southwest water plant12-31-2027Contractor has been identified
08-02-2022Inoperable flocculation equipment at the GLWA Southwest water plant07-31-2031Preliminary procurement phase
05-25-2022Inoperable rapid mixing equipment at the GLWA Springwells 1930's water plant12-31-2023Completed in December 2023.
05-25-2022Inoperable flocculation equipment at the 1958 GLWA Springwells water plant11-11-2027Phase I - Construction phase in progress and is scheduled to be completed in 2025
09-02-2024Incomplete turbidity monitoring for a 5 hour period due to power loss at GLWA Springwells Water Treatment Plant09-02-2024Resolved
WCAA and the Great Lakes Water Authority are committed to safeguarding our water supply and delivering the highest quality drinking water to protect public health. Please contact us with any questions or concerns about your water.
For more information please contact:
Jason O. Ferrall
Department of Environment & Sustainability Wayne County Airport Authority Berry Administration Building Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 11050 Rogell Dr. Detroit MI 48242 Office: (734) 247 2780 Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm
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