City reminds Hills residents of watering restrictions

Rochester Hills residents: Do you know that the time of day you water your lawn has an impact on the city’s water rates? The city purchases wholesale water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. DWSD determines wholesale water rates to suburban communities on an annual basis based on estimated revenue requirements for the upcoming season and based on each community’s usage requirements. The rate to each community is based on the following main factors: Distance from the water … [Read more...]