Water/Sewer
LASA or the Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority, is a public utility who provides water and sewer services to the communities of Loch Alpine, Glen Devon and North Delhi Hills. LASA is an entity independent of LAIA. The LASA Board is composed of three Trustees from both Scio and Webster Townships and a representative selected by the LAIA Board.
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (LASA)
827 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI. 48103
Email: Operations ......... LASAPlant@lasawater.org (revised 7/8/23)
Accounts Mgr. ... LASABilling@lasawater.org (revised 7/8/23)
For water or sewer emergencies (backups, leaks) call ........................ 248.433.8904
For operations/non-emergencies (next business day response) call ... 517.673.9369
For account management/billing (next business day response) call ... 888.269.1059 (NEW 6/27/23)
Operations Contractor: F&V Operations and Resource Management, Inc (FVOP)
Operator-in-Charge: Brandon Damon, c. 517.673.9369
Area Manager: James Green, c. 734.652.7374
Accounts/Billing Manager: The Woodhill Group, Michael Lesich c. 888.269.1059
Chairperson/LAIA Representative on LASA Board: Andrea Dorney (adorneywater@gmail.com)
LASA Board members:
Barbara Calleja Webster Twp Clerk Jessica Flintoft Scio Twp Clerk
John Kingsley Webster Twp Supervisor Jillian Kerry Scio Twp Trustee
John Westman Webster Twp Trustee Patrick McLaughlin Scio Twp Appointee
NOTE: For those reading meters manually - The first set of meter replacements are scheduled for between Dec 2 and Dec 7 2024; once this is completed manual reading will no longer be necessary. The contracted company involved is called Vepo, who will catch LASA up on the backlog of busted meters and readers Dec 2024.
LASA has a new Accounts Manager effective July 1, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023 LASA has hired the Woodhill Group (contact info listed above) to manage all accounts. A new website lasawater.org has been created for the use of the account manager. LASA Documents will update to reflect these changes.
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Hydrant Flushing starts Oct 15th and runs to the end of the month.
LASA Board passes meter replacement for 100 homes
The company named Vepo has been subcontracted to replace the broken meters, and will be working with LASA staff. Vepo will be calling residents with broken meters for replacement Autumn 2024.
LASA passed 1st round of lead and copper testing for 2024
For more information, refer to the link on the right.
LASA board approves CIP plan and rate increase
June 2024 - Due to increases in inflation, the LASA Board voted to increase rates, which have not changed since 2018. The LASA board also voted a increase to support a line item in the budget for the CIP (Capital Improvement Program).
June 2024 - Lead and Copper Results Set 1
First set of 20 lead and copper results for 2024 have been sent to the State for evaluation. Thanks to all residents who participated! The second set will be done between July and December 2024.
Jan 3, 2024 - House fire, watermain break and boil water advisory issued
July 2023 - LASA hires new Accts. Mgr.
Dec 7, 2022 - Leaking valve at WLA Dr. and Aberdeen Dr. to be repaired
Nov 17, 2022 - Watermain break at ELA Dr. and Aberdeen Dr.
Sept 19, 2022 - Hydrant flushing to begin
May 31 2022 - Scio Twp office hours changed to 8am to 4pm
Nov 2021 - LASA operations personnel change
Effective 11/18/21 Brandon Damon will be the operator-in-charge for LASA operations. The numbers above have been changed to reflect this personnel change. Please refer to the contact information listed above.
June 2021 - Water Hydrant flushing will be conducted during the first week of June
If a resident has dirty water, LASA recommends to flush the piping through the hose bibbs. DO NOT flush through the water softener. The water should clear in 5-10 minutes.
Jun 2021 - 541 HOs have new water meters installed: 21 to go
Feb 2021 - New Meter installation...
For more information, refer to the links on the right.
Jan 2021 - PFAS Testing results
The results of testing conducted indicated no PFAS detected in our water system. For more information, refer to the links on the right.
Sept 2020 - Water meter replacement to begin in October
Residents will be receiving flyers by mail from PMI (the installing contractor). PMI requests residents call them to schedule appointments for new meter installation. Residents must be at home to let the contractor into their house. For more information, refer to the FAQ link on the right.
April 2020 - LASA New Operations Contractor same accounts manager
With the new Operations Contractor where do I send my bill payment? Answer: The bills are processed by the same accts mgr. (Sandy) and are to be sent to the same LASA address.
Sept. 2018 - Do we have PFAS in our water system?
The State of Michigan has hired a contractor to sample all public water supplies in Michigan for PFAS. Our residential water was sampled in August. The results of testing conducted indicated no PFAS detected in our water system. For more information, refer to the links on the right.
Next Operations meeting
Refer to meeting schedule in LASA Documents
Next Board meeting
The LASA Board meeting is Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 5pm at Scio Twp Hall and Zoom...
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