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 Water Resources: Sanitary, Drainage, Projects & Programs 

 

The water resources team works to achieve the city's water quality goals related to source water (surface and ground), drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Click the links below to learn more.


Aerial image of Ann Arbor

 


Prominent Projects
* FDD Program (Partially Suspended) 
* Sanitary Sewer Wet Weather Evaluation 
* Stormwater Model Calibration and Analysis
* Upper Malletts Stormwater Conveyance Study 
* Village Oaks-Chaucer Court Drainage Study
* Water System Level of Service
* Other Stormwater Projects 


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Stormwater
See how the City's stormwater management program is developed, implemented, and enforced. The goal of this program is to reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system.

 
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Data and Information

Look here for tools to access rain and stream gauge data.


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Drinking Water
Collecting, treating, and distributing high quality drinking water to Ann Arbor residents is a top priority of the Ann Arbor Water Treatment Unit. Staff perform hundreds of tests every day to ensure your drinking water not only meets, but exceeds drinking water standards.


Flooding on Depot Street

 

 

Floodplain Management
See how the City manages floodplains, regulations for floodplain development, flood insurance information, and tips for staying safe when a flood occurs.


Geddes Pond, Huron River


Rivers and Creeks
Look here for resources to help you learn about the condition of water quality throughout the City of Ann Arbor's rivers and creeks.

Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant


Wastewater

The City's Wastewater Treatment Service Unit is responsible for ensuring the effective collection, treatment, and environmentally-acceptable discharge of wastewater from Ann Arbor and portions of Ann Arbor, Pittsfield, and Scio Townships. 

Highlighted Activities

Stormwater Code Changes
The Malletts Creek Coordinating Committee and City of Ann Arbor staff hosted a public meeting to present and discuss a proposal to amend the City’s stormwater ordinance on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The proposed Stormwater Code Change was approved by Ann Arbor City Council Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. View more information about the changes and meeting materials here. Also, click here to see how the new Stomwater Code Requirements affect residential construction.

Urban Forest Management Plan
The Urban Forest Management Plan is being developed with extensive public involvement. For more information on urban forestry, the importance of trees for stormwater management, and ways you can get involved in the planning effort, visit the forestry web page or contact Kerry Gray at (734) 794-6430 Ext. 43703 or kgray@a2gov.org.

Allen's Creek Stormwater Initiative

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner and the City of Ann Arbor are collaborating on a program to identify and implement cost-effective, practical solutions to flooding, erratic flow, and water quality problems in Allens Creek. Individual efforts such as rain gardens/rain barrels will be explored, as well as infrastructure projects: bio-infiltration, constructed wetlands, porous pavement, mechanical treatment, and above and below-ground detention. Partners include: Ann Arbor Public Schools, University of Michigan, Allen’s Creek Watershed Group, Allen Creek Greenway Conservancy, Friends of West Park, Huron River Watershed Council, and Peter Allen & Associates. For more information, visit the project website or contact Harry Sheehan, (734) 222-6851.

 

This page is maintained by the Systems Planning Unit and is updated regularly.  If you experience any technical difficulties or have suggestions regarding this site, contact the webmaster.

Updated Oct. 30, 2012

Huron River - Ann Arbor 

Water/Sewer Emergency Information 
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The Huron River is Ann Arbor's most important natural feature. It provides 85% of the city's drinking water, along with valued recreational opportunities and quality of life benefits for residents and visitors alike.
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Check out our Consumer's Guide to Tap Water  to view responses to frequently asked questions about tap water quantity and quality __________________

Want to save water?

Purchase a $2 Home Water Audit Kit and get a shower/faucet flow measurement bag and a booklet with water conservation tips and steps to find and fix leaks. 

Kits are available at the Customer Service & Payment Center (located on the first floor of Larcom City Hall, 301 East Huron).
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How well is Ann Arbor doing meeting its
Clean Water
goals?

 

Check out the City's State of Our Environment Report to view information on more than 60 indicators tracking progress toward the Ann Arbor's 10 environmental goals.
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A2 Green Guide

For tips on protecting the Huron River and conserving water in your home, check out the Ann Arbor Green Guide (pdf). Pages 15-18 focus on water resources. 


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