The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to our new Village of Pentwater website. We are developing it daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its new interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit the Contact Us page. Thank you.

Sanitary Sewer Leads Homeowner's Responsibility - What You Should Know

All the drains in your home lead to somewhere, and unless you have a septic tank, the sewer lines lead out to the sewer main that services the Village. The sewer main is at the end of your property, under the street in most cases. What homeowners don't realize is that they are responsible for any damage suffered by the sewer line, all the way up to the sewer main.

In 2001 the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 222 (MCL 691.1416 seq.) to provide a statutory exception to government immunity for sanitary sewer backups on real property.

To better understand Public Act 222 and its contents, please click on the link below.

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Sanitary Sewer Leads - What You Should Know (PDF)

Water Quality Report

To review the 2018 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2018 Water Quality Report (PDF)

A Great Place to Live, Work, Raise a Family

Village of Pentwater, MI The Village of Pentwater is a quintessential old-fashioned community on the shores of Lake Michigan’s clear waters and sugar-fine sandy beaches. The area surrounds a 500-acre inland lake. Rows of downtown businesses offer an eclectic mix of shops, places to eat, and a Village Green that’s a centerpiece for many fun events year-round, with weekly band concerts in the summer.

Pentwater is a great place to make your home and thrive in every season. It’s easy to make new, deep and lasting friendships within our “village family.”

Some of the latest newcomers are professionals who’ve found Pentwater to be the perfect place from which to telecommute. Others have chosen Pentwater for their retirement home. Indeed, the Village of Pentwater is a great place to live and age well for everyone.

At Pentwater Village Hall, we are always happy to help. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in the Village of Pentwater.

Pentwater Vision Team - Summer Visitor Poll

"Take 2 minutes to share your vision for the future of Pentwater."

The Pentwater Vision Team has put together a Summer Visitor Poll to gather information to help build on the foundation of the Pentwater Community Plan 2020-2040. The Vision Team wants to know what would make your next Pentwater visit even better and look to the community for suggestions.

Please visit the link, Summer Visitor Poll to participate.

Road Project Updates

For information on current and upcoming road project work in the Village, please visit our Engineering page.

Building Assessment Report

On June 5th, the Village and the Township held a joint informational meeting about the current condition of their working space at 327 South Hancock Street. To view more information, please click on the link below.

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Facility Condition Assessment Report (PDF)

Community Hall History (PDF)

Discover Pentwater

Come for a Day. A Week. A Life.
A sentiment to Pentwater, it truly shows how great of a community we have to share and the love that this town has. Many visitors spend their summers here only to come back later in life to enjoy the beautiful scenery and wonderful atmosphere in retirement. To learn more about what makes Pentwater so great, please visit the Discover Pentwater page.

Bird Watching

One of the great pastimes in Michigan is bird watching and Pentwater is no exception to having an assortment of beautiful birds to see. There is a bird watching sanctuary located at the ponds behind the DPW Building. Parking is available behind the building, as vehicle access is prohibited near the ponds, foot traffic only. Another great spot for bird watching is at the Longbridge Road Bridge Boardwalk.

Historic Pentwater: Vibrant and Growing, Then and Now

Historic Village of Pentwater For more than 150 years, the Village of Pentwater has supplied a variety of natural commodities to communities around the Great Lakes. The area is rich in farming, fishing, and tourism and provides respite from the hectic life of the big cities in the Midwest.

Pentwater lies at the outlet of the Pentwater River, nestled between Pentwater Lake and the Lake Michigan shore.

The Pentwater Historical Society, founded in 1982, was created to remind visitors and residents of the history and heritage of Pentwater and the role that the natural areas surrounding it played in evolvement of our community's heritage. Learn more about the history of Pentwater at the Pentwater Historical Society page.