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Flash flooding forces evacuations in southwest Michigan

Flash flooding forces evacuations in southwest Michigan

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...
Muskegon plans $24M wastewater project, public hearing announced

Muskegon plans $24M wastewater project, public hearing announced

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...
Sanitary Sewer Overflow reported after recent rain

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...
Ishpeming water infrastructure construction update

Ishpeming water infrastructure construction update

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

Heading through downtown Ishpeming, you may have noticed streets torn up and under construction. Construction to replace the water valves throughout downtown Ishpeming began last July. About 10% of the project was completed last year, the bulk is expected to happen...
8,000 gallons of raw sewage spill in northern Michigan

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...
Detroit neighborhood residents frustrated with flooding after storm

Detroit neighborhood residents frustrated with flooding after storm

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

Residents in a Detroit neighborhood are unhappy that their streets are still flooded hours after heavy rains came through the area on Friday and Saturday. The standing water on Laing St. at Morang forced some drivers to go different routes rather than trying to drive...
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