Water Use Rules in Michigan (2026)
7 rules on the books across Michigan, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recycled Water Rules
Where purple-pipe recycled water is required for irrigation, dual-plumbing requirements for new construction, and cross-connection-control rules.
Leak Reporting Duty
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
Dearborn
Some RestrictionsDearborn property owners must keep service pipes in repair at their own expense and stop water waste from leaks, or the…
Read full rule →Flint
Some RestrictionsFlint water customers hit with an unusually large bill from a hidden leak can request a hearing, and if they repaired…
Read full rule →Livonia
Some RestrictionsAnyone excavating in a Livonia street, alley, or elsewhere who discovers a leak or defect in a public water pipe or…
Read full rule →Southfield
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Southfield, Sec. 2.73 of the City Code bars any excessive or unnecessary water use caused by careless…
Read full rule →Kalamazoo
Light RestrictionsKalamazoo's water utility credits customers for underground service-line leaks only under a leak adjustment policy set…
Read full rule →Taylor
Few RestrictionsThe City of Taylor's water code puts leak repairs on the property owner. Sec. 50-37 makes the department of public…
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