commercial, and public safety uses. It purchases water from Detroit’s system and distributes it through its own infrastructure, including meter stations and vaults. SOCWA oversees planning, operations, and financial management, with decisions made by a board of trustees representing each member community. The authority also provides public information about water quality, usage, and conservation. In addition, SOCWA runs community-oriented programs and resources on healthy lawns and gardens, composting, and watershed protection to support environmentally responsible landscape practices.