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Council presses DWSD on drainage fees, green credits and stormwater options as 3.5% increase approaches
Summary
Council members questioned DWSD about a 3.5% drainage‑fee increase, fee calculations based on impervious acres and what the department can do to relieve churches, businesses and residents.
Council members used Monday’s DWSD budget hearing to press officials about drainage fees, credit programs and practical stormwater solutions for residents, churches and businesses.
Detroit Water and Sewage Department Director Gary Brown and Chief Financial Officer Istaka Raman told council the department proposes a 3.5% increase to drainage charges in FY2026, consistent with the broader rate package. Council member Mary Waters calculated that the 3.5% drainage increase translates to about $24.82 per acre per month and said churches and commercial customers are often most burdened because they have large impervious areas.
Brown told council the drainage charge formula…
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