Water at Your Service

Delivering clean, safe water to the communities of Southeast Oakland County, Michigan

About your water

Learn about the safety of the water sources we provide

We are one water

The Great Lakes Water Authority is your source for water! We are dedicated to efficiently delivering the nation’s best water and wastewater service to Southeast Michigan

Our Mission:

To continually serve our customers with adequate volume and sufficient pressure for fire protection with emphasis on delivering high quality potable water, all at a cost that is reasonable and competitive.


Our Goals

  • Maintain adequate volumetric water supply

  • Maintain adequate pressure for fire protection and other public safety uses

  • Maintain water quality, with emphasis on producing potable water

  • Serve critical customers. Maintain reasonable costs for member communities.


Serving the Communities Of:

Berkley | Beverly Hills | Bingham Farms | Birmingham | Bloomfield Hlills | Bloomfield Township | Clawson | Huntington Woods | Lathrup Village | Pleasant Ridge | Royal Oak | Southfield | Southfield Township

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Did you know?

A dripping faucet can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water a year. A leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water a day.