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Department of Public Services / Engineering - Water & Sewer

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1. How many miles of sanitary sewer and water main does the City of Rochester Hills manage?

The City of Rochester Hills manages approximately 315 miles of sanitary sewer and 408 miles of water main, more than 2,000 isolation valves, four master meter facilities and more than 24,000 water meters to serve our 22,000 residential and business customers.

2. Why is my water bill much higher than normal?

A majority of high water bills are due to leaking toilets. Other things to check for are leaks in sprinkler systems, sump pumps that have water back-up systems and dripping faucets.

3. I am a resident connected to city water, can the city test my water?

The City of Rochester Hills purchases water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD). DWSD filters and treats the lake water at its plant in Port Huron before releasing it into the pipes that deliver it to us.

4. Where does my water come from?

Rochester Hills gets its water from the greatest freshwater supply in the world - the Great Lakes. Specifically, our water source is Lake Huron, the second largest of the Great Lakes.