Us Forward

Forward

Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable water services that support strong communities and protect our environment for generations to come.

What We Do
01/ 04
40 %

of Michigan’s
drinking water
is
provided by GLWA.

30 %

of Michigan’s
wastewater services

provided by GLWA.

3.9 m

Michigan residents
Using GLWA water
services

816

Miles of transmission
mains
operated and
maintained by glwa

CLEAN WATER FOR
A CLEAR FUTURE

We are GLWA and we know that water is the future. From the lakes, rivers and streams that shape southeast Michigan’s waterways, to the pumps and pipes that carry it home, we deliver the water that powers your day. We are committed to serving our community and the environment as stewards of today and guardians of tomorrow.

HOW WE KEEP Your
WATER FLOWING.

Behind every tap is a complex system working around the clock. We’re here to make that system easier to understand, so together we can make informed decisions and care for our ourselves, our communities, and future generations.

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Water Saving Tips and Tricks
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Water Saving Tips and Tricks

Water Saving Tips and Tricks
Where Does Our Water Go?
Watch

Where Does Our Water Go?

Where Does Our Water Go?
Building a Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
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Building a Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Building a Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

As an intern at GLWA, I gained hands-on experience in a line of work most people (including myself) don’t think twice about yet depend on every day. Getting to work alongside dedicated mentors gave me the confidence to pursue and build my career in a field that truly matters.

Zainab Almoamen

Professional Administrative Analyst, former intern

GLWA is dedicated to implementing Asset Management (AM) best practices that foster organizational alignment, effective communication, and informed decision-making. At the heart of our program is GLWA’s AM vision: “to be a leader in infrastructure management by making decisions informed by risk, regional needs, and life cycle considerations to ensure sustainable, reliable services for the communities we serve.

Kaisra Osman

Manager, Asset Management

I love the water industry because it allows me to serve my community in a meaningful, hands-on way. Working at GLWA fuels that passion even more, thanks to a mission-driven team that takes pride in protecting and sustaining our region’s water. At GLWA, I’m surrounded by dedicated people who share that mission, and it makes me proud to be part of a team that keeps our region flowing strong.

Kieyona Bailey

Manager, Springwells Water Treatment Plant

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Projects
Near you

Our capital improvement projects (CIP) define the state of the system. We’re working to invest in our infrastructure, improve our resiliency, and plan for the long-term reliability and affordability of southeast Michigan’s water and wastewater assets for the future of our communities.

One water, One Team

From our team members to our customers, from local residents to students interested in making an impact, people are the driving force behind the “how” and “why” at GLWA. The diverse, intergenerational stories of our workforce reflect the very communities we serve, fuelling our commitment to quality.

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