Proceeds of the series 2005 (A) bonds
will finance repairs, improvements, and extensions to the city's
sewage disposal system; series 2005(B) and 2005(C) bonds will refund
certain outstanding senior lien sewage disposal revenue bonds. Debt service coverage
of senior lien bonds improved to 1. (Flush as soon as test is done, since food coloring may
stain tank.

In addition to the recommendations above , schools, businesses and other
institutions could also consider undertaking the following recommendations:

-- Educate students and faculty on water conservation measures.
For more information , visit the department's Web site at
http://www.

flushing contamination

Fitch also affirms the 'A+' rating on $1. The bonds are secured by a second lien on net revenues of
the city's sewer disposal system. In metropolitan Detroit, durable goods industries remain
the leading sector and have maintained a 27% share of the local
economy; services also represent 27% of the economy, after gaining in
recent years.
The following are recommendations for residents, businesses and other
institutions to reduce the load on these facilities and in the process help to
save money in reduced water and energy bills for consumers:

-- If consumers have more than one toilet, use one for urination and use
it at least twice before flushing (this can save five to seven
gallons per flush ).
-- Using bottled water for drinking water.
-- Boiling water before using it to wash dishes. Consider
installing foot triggers.

wastewater fewer

The ratings are based on the economic growth and diversification
of the Detroit service area, as well as the sewer utility's strong
competitive position, sound financial performance, and effective
management of a sizable, nondiscretionary capital plan. Private investment has slowed since a robust growth
period. The size of the plan reflects needed investments to achieve
compliance with state and federal environmental regulations regarding
combined sewer overflow and pollutant discharge ($727 million), as
well as needed upgrades to the system's physical plant ($428 million)."
-- Wash exterior windows with a bucket and squeegee rather than
powerwashing.

sewage protector

recharge flows

-- Replace urinals with low-volume models.

fewer toilets

About one million retail
customers within the City of Detroit account for the balance of system
revenues. HARRISBURG , Pa.

flushing absorption

Business Editors

CHICAGO----Fitch Ratings has
assigned an 'A' rating to the City of Detroit, Michigan as follows:

$270,930,000 sewage disposal system revenue second lien bonds ,
series 2005(A);

$129,655,000 revenue refunding second lien bonds, series
2005(B);

$59,300,000 revenue refunding second lien bonds, series
2005(C).21x in fiscal
2000.
The system's sizable capital improvement program (CIP) cost over
the next five fiscal years (2005-2009) is projected to be $1.
-- Consider using automatic shut-off faucets at bar sinks.dep.

flows sewage

Wholesale sewer disposal
contracts are with 23 districts, representing 76 municipalities in
three counties.
-- When replacing an older washing or dishwashing machine , consider
high-efficiency models, which use an average of 30 percent less water
and 40 to 50 percent less energy, and models that allow you to choose
how much water to use (this can save about nine gallons per washing
machine cycle and 7.
-- Shut off water supply to equipment and areas that are unused.

onsite absorption

Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for the final
rinse.

sewage greywater

Dated the date of delivery, the bonds will
pay interest each Jan.47x.5 gallons per minute) and/or retrofit all household
faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors to slow the flow
of water. You'll get hot water faster and avoid
wasting water while it heats up. These are readily available at local grocery and drug
stores.

Suppliers and information on septic tanks, greywater systems, and innovative/alternative residential wastewater technologies

fail sewage

7 billion of
outstanding senior lien sewage disposal system bonds and the 'A'
rating on $342 million of outstanding second lien revenue bonds. The metropolitan area unemployment rate of 6.3
billion.
Most replacement parts are inexpensive, readily available and easily
installed.
-- Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it
such as watering a plant or garden, or for cleaning around your home.
-- Turn off food preparation faucets that are not in use. Urinals can use as much as
five gallons per flush, while low-volume urinals use only one gallon
per flush.

recharge wastewater

The
Rating Outlook is Stable.
Although system demand has been stable, financial performance
improved gradually over the past five fiscal years (June 30 year-end)
through both significant rate increases to offset rising debt service
expenditures and tighter operating cost control. Including senior and second lien bonds , debt
service coverage improved to 1.66x in
fiscal 2005 and total senior and second lien debt service coverage to
be 1.7% annually through fiscal
2009, remains moderate and is comparable to that of other urban sewer
utilities.6 gallon-per-flush model (this can
save a typical household from 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water per
year).
-- Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin.
-- Kitchen sink disposals require lots of water to operate properly.
-- Install low-flow, water-efficient showerheads and faucets (this can
save one to 7.

flushing homeowner

Check the toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. If the meter does not read exactly the same,
there is a leak. Don't let the tap run
while you are waiting for cool water to flow . Use a vegetable brush to
clean produce.

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1 and July 1, beginning July 1, 2005.

failing rainwater

-- Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets, usually caused by
flapper valves in need of replacement (this can save more than
10 gallons of water per person per day; a faucet dripping at one drop
per second wastes 2,700 gallons per year).
-- Verify that your home is leak free.
-- Wash clothes and use the dishwasher only when you have a full load
and set it to use the minimum amount of water required.
-- Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Post
signs in restrooms to conserve water use and minimize the time
faucets are allowed to run.state.

compost greywater

Together, these will price on March 8 through a syndicate led by
Citigroup.1 million people, wholesale business
accounts for about 53 % of system revenues. Stable demand growth is likely, as economic growth continues
at a slower pace and modifies manufacturing's potentially cyclical
influence. However, consumers should keep toilet lids shut
and keep children and pets away from toilets that have not been
flushed .
-- Use a broom when cleaning your driveway.

straightforward rainwater

57 times (x) in fiscal 2004 from
1.21x in fiscal 2000.37x in fiscal 2004 from 1.
-- Insulate your water pipes. When washing the car, use soap and
water from a bucket.

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If system revenues ever fail to meet coverage and additional
bonds tests, the city may make 'look-back' revenue adjustments, which
appear on second succeeding year billings.
-- Avoid unnecessary flushing. If
the toilet is leaking, color will appear in the toilet bowl within
30 minutes. Defrost
food overnight in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on your
microwave. Garbage disposals also
can add 50 percent to the volume of solids in the sewer system or it
can lead to problems with a septic tank.
-- Consider installing an instant water heater on your kitchen sink so
you don't have to let the water run while it heats up.
-- Wash vehicles only when needed.

As for the wastewater treatment facilities themselves, they may want to
consider advising their consumers to move much of their water usage - such as
flushing toilets , doing laundry and washing dishes - to off-peak hours
whenever possible, such as during the evening hours if their area's peak hours
occur during the day due to business demand.

homeowner onsite

The
series 2005 (A) bonds will mature July 1, 2008-2024 and have term bonds
maturing July 1, 2030 and 2035; the series 2005(B) bonds will mature
July 1, 2011-2025; and the series 2005(C) bonds will mature July 1,
2006 -2021.9% in December
2004 equaled the state average.

If additional rinsing
is needed, quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the faucet.
-- Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water and use this to
water plants.
Start a compost pile as an alternate method of disposing of food
waste, instead of using a garbage disposal .us.

septic flows

Capital
spending for the next five years, while substantially increased from
that of recent years, is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and
to address environmental compliance issues related to wastewater and
stormwater regulations.

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Tips to Save Water Cut Down Load on Treatment Facilities in Wake of Flooding

)
-- If the toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position letting
water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
-- Replace an old toilet with a new 1. The same technique can be used when washing dishes or
vegetables in the sink.
-- Replace urinals with waterless models.

disposal sewage

The system's
user charges are among the lowest in the nation for sewer utilities of
similar size and should remain competitive despite the steady,
projected increases needed to finance the capital program.
-- Place a plastic jug of water or commercial "dam" in older toilet
tanks to cut down on the amount of water needed for each flush (this
can save over 1,000 gallons per year ).
-- Turn off the water when brushing teeth or shaving (this can save more
than five gallons per day).

CONTACT: Kurt M.

rainwater sewage

Fitch Rates Detroit Michigan's Sewage Disposal System 2nd Lien Revs 'A'

Its revenue base has broadened
with recent growth in the area economy . Many homes have hidden water
leaks.5 gallons per dishwasher cycle).
-- Take quick showers (this can save an average of 20 gallons of water). This will
reduce water-heating costs for your household.
-- Adjust ice machines to dispense less ice if it is being wasted .
-- Set urinals with programmatic automatic flush valves to a
water-saving mode that flushes the urinal after more than one use. Knaus, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection , +1-717-787-1323; or Justin Fleming, PEMA, +1-717-651-2112.

septic flows

Serving about 2. With a 4% approved sewer rate increase becoming effective in
July 2005, senior lien coverage is expected to improve to 1.
While the overall cost of the CIP is large, the cost per customer,
assuming average annual increases of 4.
-- Store drinking water in the refrigerator.
-- Change window-cleaning schedule from "periodic" to "as required.

absorption disposal

The sewer system has a large retail and wholesale service area,
encompassing about three million city and suburban residents, or
one-third of Michigan's population ., The Department of Environmental
Protection is recommending that residents conserve water to reduce the load on
local wastewater treatment plants, many of which may be either partially or
fully inoperable due to damage sustained by recent flooding in the eastern and
central portions of Pennsylvania . Dispose facial tissues and other similar
waste in the trash rather than the toilet.
-- Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when
no water is being used.
-- When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy water
and a second sink or basin with rinse water .

In the event local water supplies become contaminated, people should also
consider:

-- Using alcohol-based, waterless hand sanitation products to clean
their hands .pa.

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