Drains & Water Resources

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner serves as the environmental steward of water quality in Southeast Michigan, and provides regional water, sewer and drain services to meet residential, commercial and governmental needs.

Contact the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office 
Contact information for the Oakland County, Michigan, Water Resources Commissioner's Office.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office Permits and Licenses
Information about the permit process for drain, sewer and water systems in Oakland County.

Water & Sewer Permits
Soil erosion control permits, construction projects, drain use permits and water and sewer permits.

Drain Use Permits
Information about obtaining a permit from the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office for changing or modifying any drains or easements.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office Projects
Link to a list of current Water Resources Commissioner's Office projects.

Construction Projects Within a County Drain
Information about procedures to follow when planning and installing new drain and sewer systems.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office Calendar of Events and Activities
Index to calendar of events and activities conducted by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Engineering and Construction Division
Overview of services and functions of the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Engineering and Construction Division.

Watershed Management Program
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office manages the headwaters of five major drainage areas, called watersheds, that begin in Oakland County.

Water

Current Water Notifications
Provides information on current boil water notices and water restrictions.

Lake Level Reports
Weekly reports published by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office listing current lake levels for each lake in Oakland County.

Soil Erosion

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control 
One of the many services provided by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office.

Soil Erosion Control Permit Applications
A soil erosion permit is needed for any earth changes on land solely within Oakland County that does not fall within the jurisdiction of a Municipal Enforcing Agency (MEA).