About Us
Established in 1994, we are your local drinking water treatment plant serving the cities of Ishpeming and Negaunee.
The Negaunee/Ishpeming Water Authority Board is a five-member board. The board is made up of city appointed members as follows:
- Two representatives from the City of Negaunee
- Two representatives from the the City of Ishpeming
- One neutral representative appointed by the Marquette County Health Department
The board acts as a governing body that oversees the operations of NIWA facilities, staff, policies, and fiscal responsibilities. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00pm at the NIWA Facility.
NIWA is a corporate public body which shall design, own, operate, and maintain a joint municipal water supply system and related facility.
Treatment
The Negaunee Ishpeming Water Authority is a modernized facility that averages roughly 1 million gallons per day from local wells. The facility has the capability to produce up to 3 million gallons per day of drinking water. The main treatment techniques involve aeration, gravity sand filtration, and chemical addition for iron and manganese removal. We are in partnership with both the City of Ishpeming and the City of Negaunee, providing clean, safe drinking water to all customers and residents.
Chemicals Added to Your Water
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Hydroxide
Potassium Permanganate
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
Disinfection
pH Balance/Copper and Lead Corrosion Control
Iron and Manganese Removal
Fluoride Addition
Board Members
Get to know our dedicated Board Members who oversee the operations and strategic direction of the Negaunee/Ishpeming Water Authority. Their expertise ensures the delivery of high-quality water treatment services to our community.
Chairman
John Jackson
906-204-0662
City of Ishpeming
Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Bertucci
906-486-4919
City of Ishpeming
Trustee
Paul Gravendoni
906-475-6388
City of Negaunee
Vice Chair
Kristen Mariuzza
906-204-9392
Marquette County Health Dept
Trustee
Tony McGrath
906-458-0723
City of Negaunee
Working With the Best Clients and Partners
Contact Us
If you live in either city and have a local water emergency or turn on/shut off request, please contact your local City Hall, Department of Public Works, or call 911
Ishpeming City Hall: 906-485-1091
Negaunee City Hall: 906-475-7700
For any bacteriological testing/results of personal wells, please contact the Ishpeming Area Wastewater Treatment Facility at 906-486-4391
Address
1800 North Rd, Ishpeming, MI 49849
Contact
Jake Forchini
Water Plant Manager
906-486-8399
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday
7:00 am – 10:00 am (Emergencies Only)
Sunday
7:00 am – 10:00 am (Emergencies Only)