The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. Our small town is governed by the General Law Village Act & our Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Visit our Questions and Suggestions page. Thank you.

Badge and Business

The latest episode of Badge and Business features a special report on Utility Bills. Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum visits with Pentwater Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Bieri. You can find that episode here.

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Badge and Business Special Report on Water and Sewer Bills

2026 Launch Ramp Stickers

The 2026 Launch Ramp Stickers are here !

Village Resident Seasonal Rate $ 0.00
Non-Village Resident Seasonal Rate $75.00
Kayak/Dinghy Seasonal Rate $75.00

Available at the Village Office now. Available at the Marina after May 1, 2026.

Pentwater Strategic Plan

The Village of Pentwater Strategic Plan is available below.

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Pentwater Strategic Plan (PDF)

2026 CALENDARS

The 2026 Police Department Calendars are now available in the Village Office. The 2026 Republic Services Recycling Calendar is available here.

Channel View Web Cam

The Pentwater Yacht Club has installed a camera with a great view of the Channel. Click on the link below to check it out!

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Pentwater Yacht Club - Channel Cam

Pentwater Police Dept - Standards Manual

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Pentwater Police Dept. Standards Manual (PDF)

Water and Sewer Rate Update

New rate structure to take effect on October 1, 2025. Please see the attached information bulletin.

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Water and Sewer Rate Update (PDF)

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