by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Nearly a year later and city leaders in Midland are getting a clearer picture of what contributed to severe flooding that impacted the entire community. Two new studies, done by hired consultants, show some problem areas and possible fixes. But any possible repairs...
by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Approximately 3,000 gallons of diluted raw sewage leaked onto the ground after a pipe burst during maintenance at a sanitary sewer lift station in Hanover Township on Tuesday morning. The leak occurred at 10:10 a.m. at 11431 Thorne Road. Keith Kotsch, Village of...
by Fix MI State | Jun 12, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Certain areas within the City of Midland located outside of the floodplain were affected by June 2017 flooding largely because of undersized storm sewers and culverts, according to a draft of the storm and sanitary sewer study. Residents are still recovering from June...
by Fix MI State | Jun 12, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
A manhole leak in the University of Michigan Arboretum caused upwards of 300,000 gallons in possible sewage discharge into the Huron River. Ann Arbor officials were notified of the leak about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10, the city said. Public Works crews identified the...
by Fix MI State | Jun 11, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Some residents in far southwest Michigan have been evacuated and others rescued from flash flooding this weekend, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said. The flooding began Saturday after rains overwhelmed culverts and submerged roads in Cass County. County...
by Fix MI State | Jun 11, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Muskegon officials are planning a $24 million upgrade project to the city’s wastewater collection system, and a public hearing is scheduled to collect input from residents. The proposed improvements will help the city provide “a more reliable and...
