City of Clare Water and Wastewater Treatment

03/24/2026

💧🤫 Drip… drip… drip… Some leaks—like toilet leaks—are sneaky, silent, and costly. 💸
Even a small drip can waste gallons of water without you noticing.

This , take 10 minutes to check your home:

💧 Inspect faucets, pipes, and toilets

💧 Test your toilet with food coloring—see color in the bowl? That’s a leak!

💧 Fix leaks by tightening connections or swapping worn parts

At-home checklist: https://tinyurl.com/yvwd4c2u

More tips and resources: Michigan.gov/FixALeakWeek

03/12/2026

🌊 Michigan’s groundwater is so vast it’s often called our “sixth Great Lake.”
It may be out of sight, but nearly half of Michiganders rely on it for drinking water.

During Groundwater Awareness Week, here's ways you can help protect it:

💧 Test your well water yearly: https://go.mi.gov/tn1pb2017

💧 Maintain your septic system: https://bit.ly/3TJziOt

💧 Dispose household waste such as batteries, electronics, and paints properly. Find locations near you: https://bit.ly/3tNdNOy

💧 Reduce chemical use around your home and yard: https://bit.ly/48SSOft

02/06/2026

The City of Flint’s water continues to meet state and federal standards for lead in drinking water as the city prepares to replace remaining lead service lines identified through ongoing inventory requirements under Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule.

As Flint enters its 10th year of compliance, the city has consistently tested below action levels since 2016. The most recent six-month testing period (July–December 2025) showed lead levels of 6 parts per billion—well below state and federal action levels.

Nearly all residential lead service lines have been replaced, with work continuing in 2026 to remove the remaining lines.

More details: https://tinyurl.com/y7nx7vfb

11/26/2025

this holiday season! Fats, oils, and grease cause damage to pipes, so avoid disposing of them in the sink. Help protect your home and water utility's infrastructure.

06/24/2025

03/13/2025

Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding groundwater, which supplies a significant portion of our drinking water – especially for smaller communities. This , AWWA encourages collaboration to protect this shared resource. Learn more on our source water protection webpage: https://news.awwa.org/41EafyJ

08/08/2024

We enjoy educating children!

06/20/2024

Bipartisan effort creates national standards for do not flush labeling of non-flushable wipes

05/06/2024

It’s national Drinking Water Week! From May 5th to May 11th, 2024, we will celebrate our Lynchburg drinking water and all that goes with it. Follow along with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X to learn more about our drinking water source, water history, the filtration process, and more! Follow the hashtag

Are you a school teacher, family, or homeschool? Find daily classroom and DIY activities for drinking water: https://www.lynchburgva.gov/859/Drinking-Water-Week