

Many water and sewer mains within Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are identified as needing replacement, either because of age or inadequate size. Following completion of the expansion project, the WWTP is now rated to treat 51.2 million gallons of wastewater per day. Construction on the WWTP expansion and improvements project, which added 17 MGD capacity to the facility, began in 2002 and was completed during 2006.

Growth within WTUA service area resulted in a request to expand the WWTP to treat the additional wastewater generated in their communities. Assuring the continued viability of our existing infrastructure and planning for the future water and wastewater needs of our communities is a vital function. Delivering water to our customers and collecting and treating the wastewater generated are the primary functions of the Authority. The capital budget for fiscal year 2012 - 2013 was approximately $14.5 million, consisting primarily of improvements to selected sewage pumping stations and replacement of old water main. The annual operating budget for the Authority is approximately $38 million. In the other communities, YCUA contracts to provide wholesale water and wastewater services. In the City of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, YCUA delivers services directly to homes and businesses (approximately 22,000). YCUA delivers five billion gallons of water each year. YCUA contracts with the Western Townships Utilities Authority (WTUA) to provide wastewater treatment services for the Townships of Canton, Northville, and Plymouth.Īnnually, YCUA processes over eight billion gallons of sewage at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located at McGregor and State Streets near Willow Run Airport. Water and/or wastewater services are provided to the City of Ypsilanti, Charter Township of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township, Augusta Township, Sumpter Township and Superior Township. The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) provides water and wastewater services to the Ypsilanti area. Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports.Job Search and Employment Application Area.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests.
