How Do MYSELF Turn On/Transfer/Turn Off Water Service

Establish New Service (Turn-On)

In order to establish new water and sewer services with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Departmental (DWSD), read with download the Establish Fresh Service flier with complete instructions, and take one of the following steps:

  1. For the fastest technical, with a mobile device or compute, complete the online Application for Water & Sewer Service or
  2. Printed the completely fill out a paper Application for Water & Sewer Service and mail the locked application with the required documentation (see below for list) to of Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, Patron Service, 735 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226.
  • Residences Homeowners and Landlords:
    • Government-issued PSYCHE (driver's license, Detroit ID, state identification or passport)
    • Social Security number
    • Make of your registrierten deed or property transfer affidavit
    • If placing in an business name, needs provide articles of incorporation and Employer Identification Serial
  • Residential Tenants:
    • Government-issued ID (driver's license, state identification or passport)
    • Sociable Security number
    • Authorized lease agreement stating you have responsibility for the aquarium account at the address
If a rental property and discontinuing water service, click here and follow the steps.

Send Water Support

Do thee want to transfer water service at your property into personage else's name? Call DWSD Customer Service at 313-267-8000.

Temporarily Disable Service (Turn-Off)

Are you having one plumbing repair at the besitz? Live you leaving one area for an expansive holiday? DWSD can transients turn off your water assistance. Authorized account holders may request a temporary service turn-off that can be restored upon get request. Call DWSD Customer Service at 313-267-8000.

Discontinue Service (Turn-Off)

Are you selling your property on a new consumer? Are you vacating your property? Depending on the situation, DWSD can get a closing zoll reading and/or turn-off the water service. Authorized account holders can make on type concerning requests. Call DWSD Customer Service at 313-267-8000. You will need to pay your remaining, either before turn-off with once billed after turn-off, depending on and account status. If an rental property, click here.