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Columbus Township, St. Clair County

Utilities in Columbus Township

DTE Energy for electricity and SEMCO Energy Gas for natural gas, from the state's service maps, and the Columbus Township water office. Save these numbers before move-in day.

Who to call Emergency numbers
  • From the state's service maps
  • Outage and gas leak lines
  • Each town's water office

Who to call

Who serves Columbus Township

Electric and gas shares are the part of Columbus Township's land inside each company's territory on the state's maps. Where two companies each cover most of the town, the address decides: enter it on the company's start-service page.

Electricity Company DTE Energy. Covers all of Columbus Township. What to know Main line 800-477-4747, dteenergy.com
Natural gas Company SEMCO Energy Gas. Covers all of Columbus Township. What to know Main line 800-624-2019, semcoenergygas.com
Water and sewer Company Columbus Township Hall, 1732 Bauman, (586) 727-2055 What to know Water is billed by the town: ask it to open or move your account. Many towns buy their water from the Great Lakes Water Authority; some homes in rural townships use private wells.
Complaints Company Michigan Public Service Commission, 1-800-292-9555 What to know For gas and electric problems the utility has not fixed.

Moving day plan

How to set up utilities when you move to Columbus Township

  1. 1

    Two to three weeks out: electric

    Start or transfer service with DTE Energy using your new address and move-in date.

  2. 2

    Two to three weeks out: gas

    Start gas service with SEMCO Energy Gas. If two companies cover your town, the company's start-service page tells you which one serves the address.

  3. 3

    Two weeks out: water and trash

    Call the city or township to open a water account and ask about trash and recycling days.

  4. 4

    Two weeks out: internet

    Compare the cable, fiber and wireless providers that serve the exact address and book installation.

  5. 5

    Move-in day: read the meters

    Photograph the electric, gas and water meters so the first bill starts at the right reading.

  6. 6

    First week: check the systems

    Test the furnace, water heater, sump pump and electric panel, and book a pro for anything that looks off.

Emergencies

Utility emergency lines

  • Smell gas (SEMCO Energy Gas): leave the building right away, call 911 from outside, then the 24-hour gas leak line at 888-427-1427.
  • Power out or a line down (DTE Energy): call (800) 477-4747. Stay at least 25 feet from downed lines and anything touching them.
  • Water main break or sewer backup: call your city or township water department (Detroit: the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, 313-267-8000).
  • Before you dig: call 811 so MISS DIG can have underground lines marked.

Lower your bills

Cut utility costs in an older home

The typical home in Columbus Township was built around 1992, and 16% of homes went up before 1960 (Census ACS 2020-2024), long before modern insulation and air sealing. A home energy audit shows where heat escapes; attic insulation, air sealing and a smart thermostat are the usual first fixes.

If a bill is hard to pay, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy list payment plans and assistance on their sites, and dialing 211 reaches Michigan 211 for local help.

Local pros

Plumbers, electricians and HVAC pros in Columbus Township

Water heaters

Repair or replace a tank or tankless water heater.

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Sump pumps

Keep the basement dry through spring storms.

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Panel upgrades

More capacity for modern appliances and EV chargers.

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Furnaces and AC

Installation, replacement and tune-ups.

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Utilities in nearby towns

Questions about utilities in Columbus Township

4 questions

Who provides electricity in Columbus Township?
DTE Energy, on the Michigan Public Service Commission's service maps.
Who provides natural gas in Columbus Township?
SEMCO Energy Gas.
Who do I call for water in Columbus Township?
Columbus Township Hall, 1732 Bauman, (586) 727-2055. The town opens and moves water accounts.
What county is Columbus Township in?
Columbus Township is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

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Sources

Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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