Mayor Sheffield, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) Director Gary Brown, and DWSD Deputy Director Sam Smalley will provide an update on DWSD efforts during frigid temperatures. Water main breaks occur year-round and increase rapidly when there are drastic changes in temperatures – up or down. Whenever the ground shifts due to dramatic temperature changes, it can put pressure on the pipes. DWSD is encouraging residents to be aware of signs of potential water main breaks and how to report

DWSD Director Gary Brown to provide update on recovery efforts following 54 inch water main break. | City of Detroit Government

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and the Michigan Science Center (MI-SCI) are teaming up to give more than 1,000 children’s books to Detroit third graders! Throughout February, DWSD employees will be reading books to Detroit Public Schools Community District students. In celebration of Black History Month, the books feature people of color in prominent positions. After each reading event, every student will go home with a goody bag and three books – For Free! It all happens on Fe