Department of Public Services

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The Department of Public Services consists of three divisions: Central Services, Roads/Parks and Grounds and Water and Sewer. Please choose from the menu above for additional information regarding our department.

Goals and Objectives

Water Meter Replacement Program

The City of Inkster has initiated a city-wide residential meter changeout program. The city is implementing this program due to the age and accuracy of the existing water meters. The new meters will be compatible with the city’s advanced metering infrastructure, which will allow residents and city staff to have remote access to water usage data once they are operational. It will also provide enhanced capabilities to keep you informed in real time, such as receiving leak alerts.

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Water Concerns

We will be reviewing concerns through investigations that may include billing records, engineering assessments, logistics, in-office evaluations, and potential on-site evaluations. Due to the high volume of requests and questions, investigations may take up to two weeks to complete. Please know that we will be working on these concerns consistently and thoroughly to ensure accurate resolutions.

Google Form: Water Concerns Form

Water-Focused Community Town Hall (Held on 1/22/2026)

The Water Department and contractors involved in the new meter installation will be present to answer questions and provide available updates on requested water account reviews.

Solid Waste Program

Provide regulatory oversight of solid waste facilities within Wayne County to minimize the impact on residents and the environment. To minimize the impact of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) by providing information on proper disposal and hosting HHW collection events throughout Wayne County. Assist communities and community groups looking for help in preventing illegal dumping. Increase the awareness of the need for recycling waste materials as a means of reducing reliance on landfills.

Soil Erosion Program

Provide regulatory oversight of earth change activities in Wayne County communities under our jurisdiction to minimize the impact on residents and the environment. Provide timely review and issuance of Soil Erosion permits to applicants to prevent an undue burden on communities and developers during the construction and development process.


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Helpful Resources

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Service at 313-563-9774.

Wayne County 24-hour Hotline: 1-888-223-2363
For Landfill, illegal dumping, soil runoff from construction sites, and other solid waste-related complaints
https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/environmental/24-hour-environmental.aspx

EGLE Pollution 24-Hour Emergency Alerting System (PEAS): 800-292-4706

To report spills, releases, or other environmental emergencies involving:
Air, Land, Water, Groundwater, Wetlands, Public Drinking Water
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3306_6828-8796--,00.html

The City of Inkster is located in the Rouge River Watershed and is a member of the Find Alliance of Rouge Communities organization. The organization supports cooperation between the member communities and residents toward meeting the water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.  More information regarding activities and resources can be found on their website.
http://www.allianceofrougecommunities.com/

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is a program implemented to reduce the amount of pollutants that enter the surface waters of the state. A system of drainage is considered to be an MS4 as long as it is not connected to a sewer that contains both stormwater and sanitary lines (combined sewers), or a sewage treatment plant.

A primary goal of the MS4 program is to reduce and completely eliminate illicit discharges. An illicit discharge is any discharge to a separate stormwater system that is not stormwater or groundwater. Illicit discharges occur when contaminated water is released into storm sewers rather than being properly directed to sanitary sewers. The outcome of illicit connections is polluted lakes, rivers, and streams. Many municipalities enforce the elimination of illicit discharges by prohibiting them in their ordinance.

Inkster is a member of the Alliance of Rouge Communities and has collaborated with other communities on our MS4.  To review and comment on the plan, please visit https://www.allianceofrougecommunities.com/swplanreview.html.

Water Quality Report