Department Of Public Services - Water Distribution And Billing
The Department of Public Services (D.P.S.) maintains the potable water distribution system within the Township. The distribution system is composed of approximately 235 miles of watermain, 2400 watermain valves, 2200 fire hydrants, and a 750,000 gallon elevated storage facility. The D.P.S. has several preventative maintenance programs that protect the integrity of the water distribution system.
Current Usage Rates: Water & Sewer
As of 1/1/08
- Water: $1.94
- Sewer: $2.67
- Combined: $4.61
*** Rates are per 1,000 gallons of water.
*** Readiness to serve charge additional.
*** Please contact the Saginaw Charter Township Water Department for additional information pertaining to your water and sewer rates.
You can contact the Water Department by phone at (989) 791-9880 or E-Mail:DPS@saginawtownship.net
Automatic Bill Payment Service
Saginaw Charter Township Government participates in the new Automatic Bill Payment Service. As a Water and Sewer customer, you have the opportunity to have your bill deducted from your checking or savings account on the bill due date. If you are interested in signing up for this bank drafting service, please contact the Water Department to have a form sent to you or click on the link below to print a form. Once you have signed up for this service you will still receive a regular water bill which will indicate bank drafting on it. Final bills can not be bank drafted.
Saginaw Charter Township Regional Water Quality Report
Dear Customer: We are pleased to provide you with this year's "Regional Consumer Confidence@ report. The purpose of this report is to provide you with some details on where our water comes from, what it contains, and any risks that may be associated with drinking the water. The Saginaw Charter Township Department of Public Services is committed to providing you with the safest and most reliable water supply.
Distribution System:
The Saginaw Charter Township Department of Public Services maintains the distribution system within the Township. The distribution system is composed of approximately 235 miles of watermain, 2400 watermain valves, 2200 fire hydrants, and a 750,000 gallon elevated storage facility. The Department of Public Services has several preventative maintenance programs that protect the integrity of the water distribution system. Example: Fire hydrants are flushed and pressure checked two times per year to purge the system, remove sediment, and repair if necessary to provide proper fire protection.
Concerning Lead in Our Water:
There are no lead watermains or water services in Saginaw Charter Township. Any detection of lead in the drinking water has a direct relationship to the type of plumbing materials that were used in your home. Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this report or general questions on water quality and distribution.
Saginaw Charter Township
Department of Public Services
4870 Shattuck Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone - 791-9880 or 791-9870
