WWTP Annual Open House/Tours
The Open House at the Downriver Wastewater Treatment Facility in Wyandotte, is an
environmental education event designed for school children in grades 5th through
12th, general public and municipal officials. The focus of the Open House is on
the importance of clean water and the critical role that Wastewater Treatment plays
in protecting this precious natural resource. The open house is usually held during
the second week of May. Invitations are sent to schools located in municipalities
in the Downriver Collections System. Classes must be registered to attend the Open
House. In the last three years 18, 000 students, teachers and general public have
participated in these tours.
Come, see what we do. The staff of Wayne County Department of Environment, Facilities
Management Division invites you to come and experience the magic, technology and
science of wastewater treatment. Tours are free!!!! A separate time interval is
designated for the general public, municipal officials and members of the Downriver
Joint Management Committee. Group sessions include refreshments,
demonstrations and presentation in the laboratory and the treatment facility focused on wastewater
treatment and testing. To register a class for this event, please contact: Mrs.
Kimberly Burke at (734) 285-5222 or email at kburke@co.wayne.mi.us
Distinctive Programs, Initiatives and Awards...
Department Organizations...
Kerreen Conley 
Division Director, Deputy Drain Commissioner
Phone : (313) 224-7679
Firooz Fath-Azam
Downriver Wastewater Treatment Plant
Phone : (734) 285-5246
Andrew Keller
County Drain Maintenance & Records
Phone : (734) 326-4500
Ancell Noel
Pump Station, CSO Basin and County
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Maintenance
Phone : (734) 285-9355
Sabu Varghese
Industrial Pre-Treatment Program
Phone : (734) 285-7232
24 Hour Environmental Hotline
Ph: 888-223-2363