April 1-8: Wastewater Discharge and Sanitary Sewer Overflow Notices

CITY OF FLINT UTILITIES / WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

April 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Sanitary Sewage Discharge

On April 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Genesee Valley Bike Trail, between Garden St. and Pershing St., the City of Flint Sewer Department discharged sanitary sewage from the manhole/sanitary line. The cause of the discharge is undetermined at this time. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of Flint Township and Flushing.

April 7, 2023, 7:20 a.m. Wastewater Plant Discharge

From April 4, 2023 at 4:37 a.m. to April 7, 2023 at 7:20 a.m., the City of Flint Water Pollution Control Facility discharged sanitary sewage from its NWPS Bypass building. This discharge was due to excessive wet weather, which surcharged wastewater and rainwater from this building to the river without adequate treatment. a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of Flint Township and Flushing.

April 5, 2023, 4:30 p.m. Sanitary Sewer Overflow

On April 5, 2023 around 4:30 p.m., the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near the intersection of Black Street and Carlton Street. Around 1000 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the pavement and flowed into the storm catch basin. The discharge ended around 8:00 a.m. on April 6, 2023. This discharge was due to sanitary sewer overload from excessive rain. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and street were cleaned. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

April 5, 2023, 3:30 p.m. Sanitary Sewage Discharge

On April 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., the City of Flint Sewer Department discharged sanitary sewage from the 2300 block of Copeman and Winona Streets. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

On April 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., the City of Flint Sewer Department discharged sanitary sewage from 2207 Fenton Rd. This discharge was due to a system overload. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of Flint Township and Flushing.

On April 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., the City of Flint Sewer Department discharged sanitary sewage from the area of Black Street and Carlton Street. This discharge was due to a system overload. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of Flint Township and Flushing.

April 5, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Sanitary Sewer Overflows

On April 5, 2023 around 3:00 p.m., the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near the 2300 Block of Copeman Blvd. Around 500 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the pavement and flowed into the storm catch basin. The discharge ended around 8:00 a.m. on April 6, 2023. This discharge was due to sanitary sewer overload from excessive rain. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and street were cleaned. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

On April 5, 2023 around 3:00 p.m., the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near 2207 Fenton Road. Around 500 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the pavement and flowed into the storm catch basin. The discharge ended around 8:00 a.m. on April 6, 2023. This discharge was due to sanitary sewer overload from excessive rain. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and street were cleaned. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

April 4, 2023, 4:37 a.m. Wastewater Discharge

On April 4, 2023 at 4:37 a.m., the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility discharged wet weather flows, consisting of raw sewage and rain water, from its NWPS Diverter Building located just east of 4634 Flushing Rd, across the river from the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility. This discharge was due to excessive wet weather flows, which exceeded the plant’s capacity for full secondary treatment of sewage. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has a Retention and Treatment Basin to contain excess flows, but it must discharge its disinfected wastewater into the Flint River whenever its capacity and the plant’s treatment capacity are exceeded. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of the City of Flint, Flint Township, and Flushing.

April 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Sanitary Sewer Overflow

On April 1, 2023 around 11:00 a.m., the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near 1504 Durand Street. Around 300 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the pavement and flowed into the storm catch basin. The discharge ended around 1:00 p.m. on April 1, 2023. This discharge was due to the sanitary sewer being plugged with grease and rags. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The blockage was removed and the sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and street were cleaned. As a precautionary measure required by law, the State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

April 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Sanitary Sewer Overflow

On April 1, 2023 around 10:00 a.m., the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near to the intersection of Wolcott Street & University. Around 150 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the pavement and flowed into the storm catch basin. The discharge ended around 1:00 p.m. on April 1, 2023. This discharge was due to the sanitary sewer being plugged with grease and rags. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The blockage was removed and the sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and street were cleaned. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified.

April 1, 2023, 3:30 a.m. Wastewater Discharge

On April 1, 2023 at 3:30 a.m., the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility discharged wet weather flows, consisting of raw sewage and rain water, from its NWPS Diverter Building located just east of 4634 Flushing Rd, across the river from the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility. This discharge was due to excessive wet weather flows, which exceeded the plant’s capacity for full secondary treatment of sewage. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has a Retention and Treatment Basin to contain excess flows, but it must discharge its disinfected wastewater into the Flint River whenever its capacity and the plant’s treatment capacity are exceeded. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of the City of Flint, Flint Township, and Flushing.

April 1, 2023, 1:50 a.m. Wastewater Plant Discharge

On April 1, 2023 at 1:50 a.m., the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility discharged wet weather flows, consisting of a mixture of stormwater and partially treated sewage, from its Wastewater Treatment Plant. This discharge was due to excessive wet weather flows, which exceeded the plant’s capacity for full secondary treatment of sewage. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has a Retention and Treatment Basin to contain excess flows, but it must discharge its disinfected wastewater into the Flint River whenever its capacity and the plant’s treatment capacity are exceeded. As a precautionary measure required by law, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Genesee County Health Department have been notified, as well as officials of the City of Flint, Flint Township, and Flushing.