The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) allows residents to submit damage reports following a significant water main break in Southwest Detroit. On Monday, a 54-inch water transmission line incident caused widespread flooding on Beard and Rowan streets, causing considerable distress for local homeowners and tenants.
As CBS News Detroit highlighted, an online damage report form has been available for those affected. Before submitting a claim, residents need to contact the DWSD at 313-267-8000 to obtain a service request number. Notably, the deadline for filing a claim is within 45 days of discovering the damage caused by the break.
In a detailed instruction posted on the city's website, the Water Department outlined the steps residents should take if their property is damaged. "If you were impacted by the water main break and have experienced any real or personal damage, please complete the Notice of Claim form as soon as possible," as detailed by the City of Detroit. The form is straightforward and can be accessed directly through their site, ensuring residents can quickly notify the authorities of their losses.
As the city moves to address these infrastructural failures, the process for residents to claim damages from the water main break appears to be a critical step towards recovery for many. Assistance is also available over the phone for those who need help completing the claim form. Contact us at 313-774-5261.
