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Department of Public Works (DPW)
Alex Bannister, Director
Mercedes Rendell, Utility Services Foreperson
DPW Phone: (616) 794-1340
Water Quality Report
The current Water Quality Report for the City of Belding can be viewed by clicking on the link below labeled 2023. We have also included links to this report for prior years as well. For questions, please contact City Hall at 616-794-1900 extension 100, and the receptionist will direct your call to the appropriate party.
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City Council Recognizes DPW Staff for Receiving Certifications
June 6, 2023
Mercedes Rendall
On June 6, 2023, the Belding City Council did a Resolution recognizing Ms. Rendall's accomplishment in earning her S-2 Certification, which allows her to distribute, treat and service water facilities. Ms. Rendall’s experience with the quality of our water and its system functions is invaluable. The Belding City Council Members appreciate the integral part Ms. Rendall’s role has in protecting the health, safety and welfare for all of Belding’s residents due to her knowledge, experience and dedication.
June 6, 2023
Heather Merryweather
Upon completion of her first year working in a water treatment facility and by continuing her education outside of work hours with taking classes offered through EGLE, Fleis & Vandenbrink and Michigan Rural Water, Ms. Merryweather has earned both S-4 and D-4 Water Certifications which allow her the capability to perform treatment and distribution processes in water facilities. Ms. Merryweather’s experience with water quality and its system functions are valuable to our city. The Belding City Council congratulate Ms. Merryweather for attaining both her S-4 and D-4 Certifications and appreciate the important part Ms. Merryweather’s role has in protecting the health, safety and welfare for all of Belding’s residents due to her knowledge, experience and dedication.
DPW Manages City Infrastructure
Water, sewer, streets, parks, and cemeteries are among the DPW's many responsibilities.
The City's 2 water towers and 4 wells are capable of pumping more than 4,000 gallons a minute, and are kept running smoothly by the DPW staff. The DPW is also responsible for sewers and lift stations, streets and snow plowing, park and cemetery maintenance, and the city motor pool, including police vehicle care and maintenance.
Interesting Facts About the City of Belding
More than 600,000,000 gallons of water are pumped annually.
Each of our water towers holds 500,000 gallons.
The City's public parks total more than 150 acres.
The City has 36 miles of streets. That's a lot of snow plowing!
Why Is My Tap Water Brown or Rust Colored?
If you live in the country or have your own private well, the answer to this age-old question is simple… your groundwater has a high iron or mineral content.
If you live in the city that has a municipal water system, the answer to why your water may be less than crystal clear at times is more complicated as there is more than one reason for discoloration. These reasons include one or more of the following…
- Your plumbing, including the underground supply line through your yard, may be made of galvanized iron pipe. Iron pipe degrades over time and rust particles build up in your plumbing. The rusty water can show up occasionally especially when you are using a lot, or just a minimum amount of water. Rust particles can also break loose if your plumbing system is being repaired or a supply line is hit or bumped.
- Water heaters also degrade over time and rust deposits in the bottom of the tank build up and can be flushed through and into your plumbing system when there is higher-than-normal use.
- Water main lines owned by the city can also deteriorate and rust deposits can build up in the lines. These rust deposits can come loose when a main line breaks, a fire hydrant is opened, or there is a large demand for water in your area. City crews will annually, or more often, flush lines to remove rust deposits. This can help in the long run but is not 100% effective in removing discolored water from the distribution system.
Do You Have Questions About Your Water or Sewer Bill?
If you have questions regarding your water and sewer bill, or a service issue, please call City offices at (616) 794-1900, Ext. 217.
Pool Filling Discount
The City of Belding offers a pool filling discount on the sewer portion of the water bill. Please provide your name, billing address, telephone number and the two meter readings - one taken before filling the pool, and one taken after filling the pool.
Readings must be called in to 616-794-1900, Ext. 217 by May 31st to qualify for the sewer pool filling discount.
Call "Miss Dig"
Please remember to call MISS DIG at (800) 482-7171 before digging on your property.
Your call alerts utility companies so they can stake the location of utilities, helping you to avoid them while digging.
The utility companies can bill you for damages if they are not notified.
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