Residents frustrated as state grapples with emerging groundwater contaminant

by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2018 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

Last fall Anthony Spaniola discovered a white foam had washed up on the shore of his family’s cottage on Van Etten Lake in Oscoda. “It’s unusual and it’s kind of sticky, and it piles up and it’s a little bit sudsy looking,” says Spaniola. “It’s something that would...

Sanitary Sewer Overflow reported after recent rain

by Fix MI State | Jun 8, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater

A Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) occurred from 11:51 p.m. May 30 to 3:21 a.m. on on May 31. The reported discharge is from a private or municipal separate sewer collection system (not wastewater treatment plant) during wet or dry weather, or a dry weather discharge...

8,000 gallons of raw sewage spill in northern Michigan

by Fix MI State | May 30, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater

A health advisory has been issued after more than 8,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into northern Michigan wetlands that are connected to Grand Traverse Bay. The Grand Traverse County Health Department says the spill in Acme Township happened Tuesday and went into...

Health advisory issued after northern Michigan sewage spill

by Fix MI State | May 29, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater

A health advisory has been issued after more than 8,000 gallons (30,283 liters) of raw sewage spilled into northern Michigan wetlands that are connected to Grand Traverse Bay. The Grand Traverse County Health Department says the spill in Acme Township happened Tuesday...

Northern Michigan road commissions receive statewide recognition

by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2018 | Roads & Bridges

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — A northern Michigan road commission was honored for their work with the community. The Roscommon County Road Commission received two IMPRESS Awards at the County Road Association Annual Highway Conference in Lansing in...