Raw sewage discharged into Flint River after power outage at pumping station
A power outage at a pump station led to raw sewage being dumped over the weekend into mid-Michigan’s Flint River. Water quality tests on the Flint River will be performed, […]
One Michigan county tells the story of a nation plagued by water pollution
The Pine River runs through five mid-Michigan counties, including Gratiot County, which is home to 27 concentrated animal feeding operations, the third highest of any county in Michigan, and has […]
Well owner seasonal inspections and maintenance recommendations
The performance of many private water wells varies seasonally; therefore, well owner maintenance and performance checks should be adapted to fit these seasonal changes. Read the full article by The […]
Controlling ants the healthy way
To help control ants inside, wipe them up, along with their chemical trails, with an all-purpose cleaner, and fill tiny gaps, cracks and holes with caulk to make their entry […]
Slow legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law
Massive buildups of wipes and hygiene products congealed with greases and oils can cause significant damage to sewer systems and recently prompted the Public Works Commissioner in southeast Michigan’s Macomb […]
EPA releases how’s my waterway 2.0
EPA recently released How’s My Waterway 2.0 – a tool that assembles publicly available water quality data into a user-friendly package of information on the quality of our nation’s waters. […]
17 beaches across Michigan are closed or have contamination advisories
Stormwater runoff and sewage overflow issues after heavy rains this week have caused problems at some popular beach spots across Michigan, closing at least 17 beaches across the state. Read the […]
Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewer, storms drains
Between mid-March, when the stay-at-home order was issued, and the end of April, most of the 19 sewer and storm water pumping stations in Philadelphia had experienced clogs from face […]
Lake Erie harmful algal bloom is expected to be smaller and less severe in 2020
Scientists predict the harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie this summer will be worse than in 2018, but not as severe as last year. Read the full story by The […]
First endangered piping plover couple of season makes nest at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan provides habitat for anywhere from one-third to half of all nesting Great Lakes piping plovers in a given year — and as such, is home […]