Green Stormwater Infrastructure News
This page is a collection of news that promotes Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) activities throughout Detroit.
The inclusion of any news below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the City of Detroit.
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [90sec Version]
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [90sec Version]
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [60sec Version]
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [60sec Version]
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management
Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management
In honor of civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, the City of Detroit and public and private partners have revitalized Viola Liuzzo Park as a place for gathering, historic reflection, and to manage stormwater in the neighborhood.
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Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management (Long Version)
Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management (Long Version)
In honor of civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, the City of Detroit and public and private partners have revitalized Viola Liuzzo Park as a place for gathering, historic reflection, and to manage stormwater in the neighborhood.
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- DWSD
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Learn About Drainage Fees in Detroit
Learn About Drainage Fees in Detroit
The drainage charge recovers the cost of collecting, storing, and treating stormwater. Each parcel in Detroit, subject to the fee, is charged monthly based on the amount of hard, impervious surfaces. The rate is based on the annual volume treated.
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