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 EGLE | Description | Compliance Agreement Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-02-2022 | Improper rapid mixing and coagulant feed location at the GLWA Southwest water plant | 12-31-2027 | Contractor has been identified |
| 08-02-2022 | Inoperable flocculation equipment at the GLWA Southwest water plant | 07-31-2031 | Preliminary procurement phase |
| 05-25-2022 | Inoperable rapid mixing equipment at the GLWA Springwells 1930's water plant | 12-31-2023 | Completed in December 2023. |
| 05-25-2022 | Inoperable flocculation equipment at the 1958 GLWA Springwells water plant | 11-11-2027 | Phase I - Construction phase in progress and is scheduled to be completed in 2025 |
| 09-02-2024 | Incomplete turbidity monitoring for a 5 hour period due to power loss at GLWA Springwells Water Treatment Plant | 09-02-2024 | Resolved |
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.
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