Flooding: The Drain Commissioner's staff responds to flooding situations caused by designated county drains.

Maintenance: Report drain maintenance needs to the Drain Commissioner's office.

Right of Ways: Right of Ways are granted to the Drain Commissioner's office along all designated county drains for the purpose of allowing access to operate, maintain or repair the drain. Property owners retain ownership, but are restricted from building permanent structures that may impede drain maintenance within the easement area. Work done by the property owner within the easement, such as constructing a crossing or tap in, requires a permit. The Michigan Drain Code (Act 40 of Public Acts of 1956 as amended) states that the Drain Commissioner may use and enter upon any easement for maintenance or any other lawful activity with respect to the drain without requiring a larger or different right of way.

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS, RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AND SERVICE REQUESTS

For the townships of: Genoa – Howell Township - Marion - Oceola – City of  Howell & City of Brighton
contact – Mark Hathaway, at 1-(517)-552-6776

For the townships of: Green Oak - Hamburg - Iosco - Putnam - Unadilla
contact – Rod Soos, at 1-(517)-546-0040

For the townships of: Brighton Township - Cohoctah - Conway - Deerfield - Handy - Hartland - Tyrone
contact – Todd Cox, at 1-(517)-546-0040