At Zeeland Board of Public Works (ZBPW), we’re thrilled to announce that our Water Department has been honored with the 2024 Professional Excellence Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in water utility management, and we’re incredibly proud of our dedicated water team for earning this distinction.  Individual...Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) and the ODC Network to bring the innovative practice of Rainscaping to our residential water customers. This pilot program aims to help Zeeland residents manage stormwater more effectively while enhancing the beauty of their properties. What is Rainscaping? Rainscaping involves landscaping...Continue Reading

At Zeeland Board of Public Works, we are committed to providing our community with fresh, safe, and reliable drinking water sourced from the waters of Lake Michigan. It is with great pride and excitement that we announce the release of our 2023 Water Quality Report, detailing the results of our rigorous water quality testing throughout...Continue Reading

Updated May 20, 2024 Zeeland, Michigan – Starting May 13 the Water Department will be valve-turning for customers in area 2 (indicated in the map below). This may cause some irregularities to occur in your home, but there should be no concerns. Below are some FAQs. A go-to recommendation if you experience any discolored water,...Continue Reading

Essay Topic: “ Why is safe drinking water important to our community?” Julian R.   12th Grade   Zeeland West High School Healthy drinking water is important to have in a community because it is the most important thing that we can put inside of our bodies. Unfortunately, most drinking water is full of micro plastics or...Continue Reading

Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) enthusiastically invites the community to participate in Drinking Water Week. This fun-filled educational event will happen between May 4-11. For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week to educate the public about the importance and availability of...Continue Reading

Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) is thrilled to announce the return of the Community Grant Program this spring. This reimbursement grant opportunity allows the BPW to reinvest up to $25,000 back into our wonderful community, ensuring Zeeland continues to thrive for generations to come. “We are thrilled to reintroduce the Community Grant Program,...Continue Reading

The Zeeland Board of Public Works is thrilled to extend an invitation to our valued partners for our Annual Business & Industry Breakfast. Please join us on May 1st at the Howard Miller Community Center. Together we will enjoy a morning of coffee and connection followed by a delicious breakfast, provided by Anna’s House. During...Continue Reading

ZEELAND BPW LAUNCHES “THRIVING TOGETHER COMMUNITY SURVEY” Zeeland, Michigan – Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) is excited to announce the launch of the “Thriving Together Community Survey,” aimed at gaining valuable insights from the community to further enhance services and shape the future. The anonymous survey, available online from February 18 to March...Continue Reading