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Location: 7200 18 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
| Department of Public Works | (586) 446-2440 |
| After-hours Emergency | (586) 446-5151 |
| Department of Public Works | Staff Directory |
*For any after-hours Public Works emergency, please dial 586-446-5151 and press 1 to be connected to the Macomb County 24/7 dispatcher. Explain your concern, and they will contact on-call DPW personnel to respond. If your matter involves a potential hazard, call 911.
Department Divisions
The department is divided into 4 divisions:
- Fleet Maintenance
Maintenance and repair of the City-owned vehicles/equipment. - Water Distribution & Sewer Collection
Stormwater Management Plan, Surface Water Management Plan, Signs of Illicit Discharge, Cross Connection Control Program, Watering Restrictions, Water Quality Reports - Street Services
City Tree Policies, Snow and Ice Removal, Mailbox Guidelines - Refuse & Recycling
Recycling, Refuse Collection, Yard Waste Collection
Duties & Responsibilities
The Public Works Department supervises the following:
- Maintenance and repair of City Streets
- Auto repair for all City owned vehicles
- Distribution of safe drinking water
- Refuse collection and disposal
- Tree planting and pruning and removal
- Proper flow of sanitary system to prevent back-ups from occurring
Refuse & Recycling
Refuse collection is handled by a private refuse contractor, Green For Life Inc (GFL), but the Public Works Department oversees the general operations. If you experience any concerns with the collection of your refuse or recycling please contact GFL at 866-772-8900.
Sign up for GFL's Curbside Recycling service and a cart or call GFL at (844)464-3587.
Drinking Water Testing Services
For residents that are concerned with their water quality in their homes, services are available for drinking water testing.
The Mount Clemens Water Filtration Plant Laboratory will conduct tests for coliform bacteria in drinking water for a fee of $37.00 per sample. Find information and forms.
The Michigan DEQ Laboratory will conduct tests for Lead and Copper levels in drinking water for a fee of $26.00 per sample. Find information and forms.
The EPA has created an informational flyer on actions you can take to reduce lead in drinking water in your home, available here EPA - Lead in Drinking Water.
For a current water quality report, please click the following link: www.sterling-heights.net/waterquality.
Watch the video below for more information about our water!