by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
The lead-laced drinking water that led to tragic consequences in Flint was supposed to serve as a wake-up call for Michigan and the nation, a warning that our neglected, aging infrastructure could not only result in dramatic interruptions in basic municipal services,...
by Fix MI State | Oct 27, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) – Residents in Southfield are being warned to boil their water following a major water main break. City officials said Thursday morning the water main break occurred underground somewhere behind McDonnell Towers at Telegraph Road and Civic Center...
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 20, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
The hunt is on for lead pipes in Detroit. Flint officials still don’t know where all the city’s lead service lines are. That’s because the building records were in horrible shape. Back in April, we reported that Flint wasn’t alone. We found at least a dozen other...
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...
by Fix MI State | Oct 13, 2016 | Roads & Bridges
KALAMAZOO, MI — If you have ideas about how Kalamazoo’s roads should change, people are listening. The Michigan Department of Transportation is gathering feedback state trunklines that carry thousands of vehicles through downtown Kalamazoo each day. The...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
As the impact of last week’s torrential rains and flooding begins to fade for some, although certainly not all residents, in metro Detroit, others will be gathering in Southfield Friday to discuss issues and trade ideas surrounding stormwater management. Up to...