Canton's Public Works Division falls under the Municipal Services Department or MSD. MSD is made up of
Water, Sanitary Sewer, Environmental Services, Customer Service and Asset Management
Are all located in the Division of Public Works Building,located at 4847 Sheldon Road just South of Michigan Avenue and can be reached between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at 734/397-1011.
These five sections are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water supply, stormwater, and sewage collection systems.
Questions
Questions regarding use of the water or sanitary sewer system can be directed to the Public Works Division at 734/397-1011.
Primary duties include:
- Commercial water meter reading, installation, repairs, and testing.
- Maintenance on the township public water distribution system
- Water service installations
- Water main repairs
- Hydrant flushing
- Control water pressure and flows
- Sod and seeding restoration work
- Street sweeping to reduce stormwater pollutants
- Monitoring of detention/retention ponds
- Storm sewer cleaning
- Sewer collection system repairs
- Cut and cap illegal sewer lead connections
- Maintenance of the township public sewage collection system
- Hosting River Day, E-waste Collections and Hazardous Household Waste Round-up
FLEET MAINTENANCE
How Do I Report a Water Main Break?
During normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) you may call Canton's Divison of Public Works at 734/397-1011 or Engineering Services at 734/394-5150.
If the break happens after hours or during a holiday please call Canton Public Safety at 734/394-5400.
Located behind Canton's Fire Station One right next to the Administration Building, Fleet is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 170 township owned vehicles and equipment.
Primary duties include:
- Install and maintain electronic equipment used in emergency vehicles
- Perform preventative maintenance as part of routine services for all vehicles and equipment
- Manage 35th District Court work detail personnel using them for cleaning customer's vehicles and equipment, cleaning Fleet Service Center
- Perform all light and medium tire work
- Resurface all brake drums and rotors
- Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair records
- Assist in department vehicle/equipment specification and purchasing process
- Purchase and maintain registration log for municipal plates used on township vehicles
- Manage vehicle replacement schedule
Useful Information
Detention basins and detention/retention ponds
Ponds exist in order to help control potential flooding from storm water runoff and to help improve the water quality that leads into streams.
Homeowners' associations and business owners are responsible for maintaining their detention basins.
Detention basins require maintenance to ensure that they function properly.
Wetlands
A wetland is an area of land that is saturated with water for at least part of the year and contains plants and animals that are adapted to live in these wet conditions.
Residents are asked to call DTE at 800/477-4747 for new service and power outages.
Please call DTE at 800/947-5000 for gas leaks.
A wetland is also known as a swamp, bog, or marsh. You may even have some wetlands in your area.
Utilities
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to contact the local utility companies in order to begin service.
Digging or working near overhead electric wires? Three full working days before you dig, call MISS DIG System at 800/482-7171 or 811.
Public Works is responsible for overseeing the installation and long term maintenance of the public water and sewer system.
Questions regarding use of the water or sanitary sewer system can be directed to the Public Works Division at 734/397-1011.
