by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
The City of Detroit is solving one of its major problems with the help of one of its other problems. Detroit is experiencing combined sewer overflow, a messy, and often downright dangerous event that happens every time it rains too much. But by leveraging the abundant...
by Fix MI State | Oct 26, 2016 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
RIVES TWP., MI – After 12 years of experience as the Rives Township clerk and eight years as supervisor, incumbent Republican Jerry Adams believes his practical experience makes him the top candidate. He’ll find out if his constituents agree, as Adams, a...
by Fix MI State | Oct 23, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
MUSKEGON, MI – An attempt by the city of Muskegon to reduce its wastewater treatment costs could cause west side residents to see smoke in their homes. The city’s sewer and water department will be conducting smoke testing on sanitary sewer lines beginning...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2016 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has released several photos that depict severe damage caused by flooding in parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. More than 4 inches of rain fell on parts of the Upper Peninsula within a 3-to-4-hour...
by Fix MI State | Oct 17, 2016 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
JACKSON, MI – While the Flint water crisis is a prominent example, it’s not the only case of infrastructural issues in Michigan. The two candidates seeking the 64th District Michigan House of Representative sea in the Nov. 8 general election – Republican Julie...
by Fix MI State | Oct 16, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Downpours throughout West Michigan on Sunday morning resulted in flash flooding in both the Grand Rapids and Muskegon areas. Flooding was reported in Muskegon at about 6 a.m. but the waters soon receded. There were also reports of flooding...
