We seek to inspire the residents and communities of Washtenaw County to protect surface water and the environment while maintaining necessary drainage. Within the authority granted to our office, we provide resources to reduce flooding, dispose of home toxics, and improve water quality.
What We Do
The Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner is responsible for:
Financing drain projects through sale of notes and bonds
Managing Drain financial accounts
Design, construction, and operation and maintenance of over 500 stormwater management and flood control systems (County Drains)
Recovering costs of operation by levying special assessments on private property, local government, and others who benefit from drainage and stormwater management improvement projects.
Implementation of the federally-mandated Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permit Program
Review and issue approval to plans for private stormwater systems in new developments and redevelopments.