// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Great Lakes Water Authority |
| Host County | Wayne County MI |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Great Lakes Water Authority formerly Detroit Water and Sewerage Department serves 3.9 million residents in the Detroit metro region drawing water from Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Detroit has faced serious water infrastructure challenges including aging lead pipes similar to Flint Michigan. The Detroit water crisis in 2014-2019 resulted in water shutoffs for tens of thousands of residents. Lake Erie is vulnerable to harmful algal blooms caused by agricultural runoff which contaminated Toledo Ohio drinking water in 2014.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Detroit metro with 4.4 million residents. Detroit has faced decades of water infrastructure challenges and shutoffs. Aging lead service lines create serious public health risk. Lake Erie harmful algal blooms contaminated Toledo drinking water in 2014 demonstrating regional water supply vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-75, I-94, Lake Huron, Lake Erie intake. Wayne County Emergency Management coordinates water infrastructure lead contamination and flooding protocols.