Contact Info
Water Resources Commissioner
248-858-1066
One Public Works Drive
Building 95W
Waterford, MI 48328-1907
Emergency After Hours: 248-624-6366
8:00am - 4:30pm
Lakes & Watersheds
Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring
Get involved in an Adopt-a-Stream Monitoring program offered by your local watershed council/organization:
Michigan Inland Lakes and Streams Water Quality Database
Browse a searchable database of the EPA's How's My Waterway application to learn about surface water quality in Michigan's lakes and streams.
Groundwater
Learn more about groundwater movement with this educational animation (must have Adobe Flash Player enabled to view).
The Oakland County Health Division offers a service to Oakland County residents for testing surface waters for E. coli bacteria for a nominal fee. Find more information on our Beaches page.
Applicable Environmental Permit and Water Law Information
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approval is needed for any alterations at or below the water's edge or in wetlands. Visit the EGLE's Land and Water Resource Division website to learn more and to download application forms.
Contact Info
Water Resources Commissioner
248-858-1066
One Public Works Drive
Building 95W
Waterford, MI 48328-1907
Emergency After Hours: 248-624-6366
8:00am - 4:30pm