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Alex Bannister, Director
Mercedes Rendell, Utility Services Foreperson
DPW Phone: (616) 794-1340
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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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.
June 6, 2023
Joe Cooper
Upon completion of his first year working in a water treatment facility and by continuing his education outside of work hours with taking classes offered through EGLE, Fleis & Vandenbrink and Michigan Rural Water, Mr. Cooper has earned both S-4 and D-4 Water Certifications which allow him the capability to perform treatment and distribution processes in water facilities. Mr. Cooper's experience with water quality and its system functions are valuable to our city. The Belding City Council congratulate Mr. Cooper for attaining both his S-4 and D-4 Certifications and appreciate the important part Mr. Cooper’s role has in protecting the health, safety and welfare for all of Belding’s residents due to his knowledge, experience and dedication.
On September 11, 2001, tragic events changed the way that we as Americans view our country, the world, and the effects of international politics. Pride in our country and for those who serve and protect us has soared from that sad time in history.
Since then, we have pledged our admiration and pride to the hundreds of firefighters and police officers and medical professionals (many who gave their lives) that worked tirelessly to save lives and minimize injuries at the World Trade Center. Personally, I will always admire all police, fire and medical personnel for not only what they did during that tragic time, but also for their sacrifices and dedication both before and after that horrible day.
There is, however, a significant group of public servants who also gave their all on those tragic days both during and after the attacks. Those people are public works and public utility workers who served side by side with the other first responders on that fateful day. These public servants are all too often forgotten when the other heroes of the day are duly recognized and honored. They too worked tirelessly and around the clock with great personal sacrifice, having been exposed to the same harsh environment, but without the protective equipment that is typically provided to police and fire personnel. Today, these other public servants are also suffering the long-term effects of such exposure and are possibly experiencing high rates of cancer and respiratory problems, not to mention the emotional toll that such an occurrence would cause.
It should be pointed out that when a first responder shows up to an emergency, several public works and public utility workers have already been on the job. Imagine firefighters responding to a house fire and there is no water at the hydrant or there is no one there to disconnect the electricity or natural gas. Also, imagine police and fire personnel attempting to respond to an emergency and the road hasn’t been plowed, a fallen tree or rubbish has blocked their path, or there are no street lights. Public works and public utility personnel work around the clock to provide services on a 24/7 basis. They are often called in to work overtime hours on holidays or in the middle of the night to plow snow, respond to flooding, repair a water, sewer, gas or electrical line or to assist fire and police personnel with an emergency. Imagine for a moment how difficult emergency response communications would be if there were no two-way radios, phone service or electricity. None of these things would exist without the efforts of so many public utility workers.
Unfortunately, many people don’t always recognize that while they may directly need police or fire personnel only a few times in their lifetime, they have to rely on the responsiveness, dedication and hard work of public works and public utility employees for their life needs on a daily basis. Just imagine a life without running water, flush toilets, paved roads, snow removal, trash pickup, telecommunications, heat or electricity. When such services were not available, that period of time in history was referred to as the Dark Ages, which is appropriate in more ways than one.
So, the next time you see a public works or public utility worker, give them a wave or thumbs up and let them know you appreciate their efforts. After all, as our “anytime” responders, they are the reason in so many ways that you and your family can comfortably live your life today.
Jon Stoppels, City Manager
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.
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!
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…
If you have questions regarding your water and sewer bill, or a service issue, please call City offices at (616) 794-1900, Ext. 217.
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.
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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120 S. Pleasant Street
Belding, Michigan 48809
Phone: (616) 794-1900
Fax: (616) 794-0091
Emergency: Phone 911
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