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Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner outlines lead line, green infrastructure and asset-management priorities
Summary
The Water Resources Commissioner’s annual report highlighted an accelerated program of lead service line replacement in Pontiac, green stormwater projects in neighborhood corridors, upgraded control systems and coordination with road agencies to reduce costs and community disruption.
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office presented its annual report to the Board of Commissioners, summarizing 2024 investments, ongoing projects and near‑term priorities.
The presentation said the office oversees roughly $18.4 billion in water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure across the county and manages more than 200,000 assets and 3,500 miles of mains. Commissioners heard that the office currently lists 39 significant active projects with combined budgets above $626 million and that the office has obtained more than $83 million in grant funding over the last three years.
Why it matters: county staff told commissioners the program focuses on five core outcomes—public health and safety, preservation of natural resources, uninterrupted drinking water, economic prosperity and financial stewardship—and that accomplishing those goals depends on using state and federal grant dollars to limit ratepayer costs.
WRC staff described asset management and technical upgrades. Carrie Cox, manager of a…
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