Livingston County Drain Commissioner
Livingston County, MichiganDrain Commissioner

Livingston County Drain Commissioner

Livingston County Drain Commissioner

Brian Jonckheere

  • All departments in our office are open for business from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Masks are required to enter the building.  Social distancing is marked in the Lobby and Hallway.
  • There is a drop box at the front door for paperwork drop-off.  Applications can also be turned in at the counter, mailed to 2300 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 or emailed to drain@livgov.com.
  • After hours flooding and sewer emergencies, call 517-546-0040. You will be directed to indicate whether you are calling about an emergency or a non-emergency. Staff will be notified immediately of emergencies. Non-emergency voicemails will be addressed the next business day.
  • Email (not suitable for emergencies): drain@livgov.com

If you are on the Livingston Regional Sewer System, please read our Notification to Sewer Users to learn what we are doing in response to COVID-19.


Board of Public Works Meeting Change

In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 2020-15 (See Below) the Board of Public Works Meeting for June 4, 2020 will be held remotely via Zoom.  Information on access to the meeting can be found by clicking on "Board of Public Works Meeting Change" above 


Our mission is to provide exemplary customer service administering our various responsibilities over drains, wastewater, lake management, soil erosion, and solid waste in a manner which protects private property, our agricultural heritage, and vital water resources.

The Importance of Michigan's Drain Commissioners

What is the office of the Livingston County Drain Commissioner? What are its responsibilities? Watch the video below to learn more.

 

Roadside canal

Resources on Current Flood Conditions
When to call the Drain Commissioner





            

Posted Public Meetings

FOIA Requests:

The Drain Commissioner's Office has adopted the Livingston County Policy and Procedures regarding information requests through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  FOIA Policies and Procedures

Sanitary Sewer Systems:

Several community septic systems are managed by the Livingston County Drain Commissioner's Office as well as the Livingston Regional Sanitary Sewer System located in Hartland and Tyrone Townships.  Information and forms can be found here:  Grinder Pump Application Forms, Suspension Policy and Required Suspension Forms
 

In a Sewer Emergency:

If your alarm is going off or the warning light is on, discontinue household water use and Call: 517-546-0040.
 
Calls are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Follow the voice prompts.  System operators will respond to your message.  Please do not send email requests for emergency service. 

Click on these links for Dos and Don’ts for PDF IconGravity Sewers or PDF IconPressure Systems operated by the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.

Sanitary Sewer Backup Information

 Stormwater

Stormwater Drainage

Before applying for a soil erosion permit for a commercial site, stormwater drainage review must completed to ensure that construction plans meet required standards.  Information can be found at the links below.

 Septage Receiving Station

Septage Receiving Station - Livingston County