Department of Public Works
The Department of Public Works Fee Schedule for services
SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE Updated March 2023
Please find below the latest CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
2023 WATER QUALITY REPORT
Staff
Tim Metz Department of Public Works Supervisor
Chris Pilarski Department of Public Works Administration
Location
70350 Powell
Armada, MI 48005
dpw@villageofromeo.org
Phone: 586-752-2684
Fax: 586-752-2307
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (except Holidays)
BACK FLOW REPORT 2022 CLICK HERE
The MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality), in collaboration with MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), have developed communication templates to help notify the consumers of our water supply on the presence of PFAS in the drinking water and the response measures that are being initiated. Please click HERE for more information on testing and education.
The Village of Romeo Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of all Village properties, buildings, Iron Removal Plant, wells and well pumping stations, water distribution system, village streets, sidewalks, alleys, right of ways, parks, parking areas and signage. Other activities include utility billings for water/sewer, water/sewer taps, connections, shut offs, and repairs, hydrant maintenance and flushing, meter reading, meter installation and repairs, cemetery burials and grounds maintenance.
Maintenance of Main Street (Van Dyke) and 32 Mile Road (East/West St. Clair) are not the responsibility of the Village. These major thoroughfares are maintained by the Macomb County Road Commission and any issues relating to them should be directed to the County at 586-463-8671.
Questions or issues relating to infrastructure improvements, repairs, comments and/or concerns within Village can be directed to either the Department of Public Works or the Village Clerks office.
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Educational Pamphlets
OCW-Change-Personal-Care-Habits-Brochure-2017
OCW-Everyday-Actions-Protect-Water-Brochure-2017
OCW-Prevent-FOG-From-Clogging-Sewers-Brochure-2017
OCW-Sewer-System-Bears-Cost-Flushed-Wipes-Brochure-2017
Water Bills
Billed the 1st of the Month following end of period, due 30th of the month to avoid penalty assessed the 15th of the month after the due date. Method of payments include cash, check and credit card. Credit card payments are currently accepted at the Village Offices only. A 3% fee is assessed to balances being paid, to cover the 3% fee charged by the bank, minimum charge is $3.95 per transaction.
Period Covered: Bill Date
Dec 16 to Mar 15 April 1
Mar 16 to Jun 15 July 1
Jun 16 to Sep 15 October 1
Sep 16 to Dec 15 January 1
Other Useful Environmental and Storm Water Links
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
Macomb County 24 Hour Pollution Hot Line
Macomb County Environmental Health Services
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Storm Water Program
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Pollution Prevention
Michigan State University Extension
MGIA Healthy Lawn Care Program
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Protect Our Waterways
Planning On Moving?
Remember to call in for a final bill. A 48-hour notice is required for processing of all final bills and shut off notices, unless determined an emergency.
Name Or Address Change?
Contact the Department of Public works at 586-752-2684 so that we may update our records.
Hydrant Flushing
Routine hydrant flushing is done annually, in the fall. Notices are published in an approved source, a couple of weeks in advance.
Leaf Pick-Up
(Spring leaves may only be disposed of by burning or preparing as instructed by Waste Management**. Leaves are not picked up by the DPW in the spring.)
The Village of Romeo Department of Public Works will begin leaf pickup the last week of October and will continue until the end of November, weather permitting. Please have your leaves raked to the edge of the curb. If at all possible, DO NOT rake your leaves into the streets as this could cause parking/and or traffic issues as well as blocking of the catch basins.
You may continue to bag your leaves in the approved recyclable paper bags and containers marked or stickered as YARD WASTE or you may choose to burn your leaves throughout the months of October and November. Burning Permits may be obtained through the Bruce/Romeo Fire Department, please call (586) 752-2520 (Non emergency number).
After the November deadline, we suggest that the remaining leaves be used as compost for your gardens, or continue to bag the remaining leaves, tie and bundle the yard waste and store them until the pickup by Waste Management resumes again the first week of April.
Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (586) 752-2684, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm.
**Waste Management instructions as follows:
# Place yard waste in paper yard waste bags, containers (32-gallon or less) clearly marked "Yard Waste", with a large "X" or with a "Yard Waste" sticker (available at the Village Office). Full containers many not exceed 50 pounds. Small tree limbs and brush, less than 2" in diameter, may be tied securely in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length or 50 pounds. Please note that Michigan law prohibits mixing solid waste with yard waste for disposal. Do not place yard waste at the curb after the yard waste collection program has ended in November of each year. It will not be picked up.
Streets
There is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING allowed on village streets between the hours of 3am - 6 am. Street maintenance includes sweeping, snow and ice removal, paving, road cuts and repairs and signage.
Sidewalks
Village Ordinance requires the owner/occupants of any premises or property within the Village limits to clear snow, ice and debris from sidewalks adjacent to and abutting their property. Snow must be cleared when there is an accumulation of 2" or more. The occupant or owner must make a prudent effort to control ice accumulation by either removing or applying sufficient amounts of deicing material or sand.