The Village of Paw Paw | Public Works

Paw Paw Department of Public Services

Department of Public Services Director
John Small
110 Harry L Bush Blvd.
PO Box 179
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3169

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Consumer Confidence Report for Drinking Water
Have your drinking water analyzed
Water Facts and Myths
Water Saving Tips
Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs
What Does Paw Paw Water Cost?
Q & A: Water Quality, Use and Cost
Whose Responsibility is the Sanitary Sewer Lateral?
Sewer Back Up Claim Form
Why do I get sewer smells in my home?
Field to Faucet - resource list for protecting drinking water
Compare Our 2008 Water & Sewer Rates with 23 Other Communities

Compare Our 2009 Water and Sewer Rates with 30 Other Communities
To compare the water and sewer rates of the Village of Paw Paw with 30 other communities click on the menu items listed below.

31 Community Water & Sewer Rate Raw Data
Water Rate Chart
Sewer Rate Chart
Water & Sewer Rate Chart
Water & Sewer Rates Compared to Average
Units of Measure Conversion Chart

Brush and Leaf Pickup Information

The Village of Paw Paw implemented a new brush pickup policy on July 6, 1998. The Village has been divided into two zones (see map below) and the following rules will apply:

Brush Policy
Leaf Policy
Brush & Leaf Map

NOTE: The Village of Paw Paw does not pick up trimmings from lawns, hedges, flowers, thorny bushes or other types of garden vegetation.

How Much Electricity Does a Light Bulb Use and How Much will That Cost Me?
We are often asked… “How do I know how much electricity a home appliance or device is using and what is the charge for that use?” The answer requires some understanding of terms and an example is provided at the end of this information.
Click here to go to this document.

Water, Sanitary Sewer and Electric Bills
Legal background why the Village considers the property as the customer and why we charge delinquent bills to the property owner and may place them as a lien against the property. For more information, click here.

Property Inspections, Violations and Orders to Correct
Legal background for the Village's rental property inspection requirements, issuance of violations, fines and fees, orders to correct violations, and placement of unpaid fees and fines as a lien against the property. For more information, click here.

Utility Notice
The Village Paw Paw's 2003 update on Utility Notices, click here to viewit.