North Branch of Ecorse Creek Drain
Information regarding the North Branch of Ecorse Creek Drain is listed below:
Conveys stormwater runoff from the contributing watershed
Established in 1861
Total established length of approximately 16 miles
Outlets to the Detroit River
Drain serves as the primary stormwater outlet and conveyance system for over 50,000 properties located in following cities:
City of Allen Park
City of Dearborn Heights
City of Ecorse
City of Inkster
City of Lincoln Park
City of Melvindale
City of Romulus
City of Taylor
City of Westland
Stormwater runoff from precipitation such as rain and snow enters the drain via overland flow, private and municipal storm sewers, county drains, or watercourses within the Drain’s watershed. The purpose of the Drain is serve as the primary outlet for the conveyance methods listed above and to ultimately convey stormwater downstream to the Detroit River.
Under the leadership of Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, the Wayne County Drain Commissioner received a $10 million dollar grant to perform maintenance on the North Branch Ecorse Creek Drain
If you have any questions about county drains or the project please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page under the Questions section. If your question is not located on the FAQ page, please contact Wayne County by selecting the Contact section and filling out the requested information.