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Public hearing for proposed reissuance of NPDES permit for Great Lakes Water Authority, Wayne County

2026-09-03T17:30:00 2026-09-03T00:00:00 Public hearing for proposed reissuance of NPDES permit for Great Lakes Water Authority, Wayne County

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding a Public Hearing for the proposed reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Great Lakes Water Authority Water Resource Recovery Facility (NPDES IP No. MI0022802) located at 9300 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48209.

View permit documents

Copies of these documents may be obtained in person at EGLE’s Warren District Office located at 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092-2793, telephone: 586-753-3700.

EGLE will hold the Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the proposed reissuance of the NPDES surface water permit for this facility. A short information session will be held as part of the hearing prior to taking comments. This is a hybrid hearing, offering both in-person and online options.

Register to attend the public hearing online

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

If you do not have internet access and would like to join by PHONE ONLY please use the following phone number: 855-758-1310, and use meeting ID 875 2592 2116#.

Pre-registration is not required to attend the event. Individuals interested in participating can click the link above at the start of the event (5:30 p.m.).

NOTE: If necessary, the event will continue until all public comments are received, or until 8:30 p.m., whichever occurs first.

How to submit a public comment

Interested individuals may provide verbal comments during a public hearing. However, this is not the only way to tell us what you think. Submitting a comment online through MiEnviro Portal is the most convenient format.

Submit your comment online

You can also submit comments by:

  • Email. Send your comment to Tom Braum at BraumT2@Michigan.gov.
  • Mail. Send your written comment to Tom Braum, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
  • Phone. Leave us a voicemail comment by calling 517-331-7377.
  • Verbally. At a public hearing, if held (in person or online).

Attachments

If attaching files, please note:

  • File attachments are limited to 15 MB maximum
  • The following file types cannot be submitted: batch or executable files, files with embedded macros, and Microsoft Access databases. 
Accommodations deadline: Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact Joel Roseberry at RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov or 517-599-9494 by August 20, 2026 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

About National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program aims to protect water resources by addressing point source water pollution. Initiated by the Clean Water Act in 1972, the NPDES permit program controls the discharge of pollutants into surface waters by imposing effluent limitations to protect water quality.

Although NPDES is a federal program, Michigan has been granted the authority to implement the program.

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Event Date

Start: September 03, 2026 5:30 PM

End: September 03, 2026 12:00 AM

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding a Public Hearing for the proposed reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Great Lakes Water Authority Water Resource Recovery Facility (NPDES IP No. MI0022802) located at 9300 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48209.

View permit documents

Copies of these documents may be obtained in person at EGLE’s Warren District Office located at 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092-2793, telephone: 586-753-3700.

EGLE will hold the Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the proposed reissuance of the NPDES surface water permit for this facility. A short information session will be held as part of the hearing prior to taking comments. This is a hybrid hearing, offering both in-person and online options.

Register to attend the public hearing online

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

If you do not have internet access and would like to join by PHONE ONLY please use the following phone number: 855-758-1310, and use meeting ID 875 2592 2116#.

Pre-registration is not required to attend the event. Individuals interested in participating can click the link above at the start of the event (5:30 p.m.).

NOTE: If necessary, the event will continue until all public comments are received, or until 8:30 p.m., whichever occurs first.

How to submit a public comment

Interested individuals may provide verbal comments during a public hearing. However, this is not the only way to tell us what you think. Submitting a comment online through MiEnviro Portal is the most convenient format.

Submit your comment online

You can also submit comments by:

  • Email. Send your comment to Tom Braum at BraumT2@Michigan.gov.
  • Mail. Send your written comment to Tom Braum, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
  • Phone. Leave us a voicemail comment by calling 517-331-7377.
  • Verbally. At a public hearing, if held (in person or online).

Attachments

If attaching files, please note:

  • File attachments are limited to 15 MB maximum
  • The following file types cannot be submitted: batch or executable files, files with embedded macros, and Microsoft Access databases. 
Accommodations deadline: Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact Joel Roseberry at RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov or 517-599-9494 by August 20, 2026 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

About National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program aims to protect water resources by addressing point source water pollution. Initiated by the Clean Water Act in 1972, the NPDES permit program controls the discharge of pollutants into surface waters by imposing effluent limitations to protect water quality.

Although NPDES is a federal program, Michigan has been granted the authority to implement the program.

Learn more about National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits