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  • 75th Anniversary of Grosse Pointe Woods
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City of Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan
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  • 2024 Water Quality Report

Water/Sewer Member Outreach

Diagram of Home Sewer System Prevent Fats, Oil and Grease from Clogging our Sewers

Facing a kitchen full of dirty pots, pans and dishes is likely everyone's least favorite part of preparing a meal.  As tempting as it is to dispose of that hamburger grease, cooking oil, or leftover food scraps down the sink, this habit of convenience leads to problems inside the pipes inside your home and the GLWA sewer system.

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Picture of Lake St Clair and Detroit River-Map Change Personal Care Habits to Protect our Drinking Water

Personal care products include soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, make-up and other products.  While these products are safe for personal use, some ingredients have proved harmful to the environment.  Microbeads and 19 antibacterial chemicals were recently banned and are being phased out of products.

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Upcoming Events

  • GPW Hazardous Waste Day – Residents Only
    10/18/2025 - 9:00am

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Public Works Office
1200 Parkway Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Ph: (313) 343-2460
Fx: (313) 343-2622
Water Billing: (313) 343-2430
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Hours
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday*

*Please check the City Calendar for holiday office hours.

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