Macomb County sewer main rupture: Health emergency and water restrictions

In Washington Township, the break occurred on Hayes between 25 and 26 Mile roads. In the township, it was the oldest sewer main.

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    Raw sewage discharged into the Middle Branch Clinton River after a sewer line breaks in Washington Township.
    
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    A crew from FDM Contracting shared photos of the work to excavate the pipe.
    
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    All people are advised to avoid the Clinton River.
    

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  Raw sewage discharged into the Middle Branch Clinton River after a sewer line breaks in Washington Township.
  
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  A crew from FDM Contracting shared photos of the work to excavate the pipe.
  
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  All people are advised to avoid the Clinton River.
  

FOX 2: MACOMB COUNTY, MIA Macomb County hamlet had a difficult two days after a sewer main burst, releasing raw sewage into the Clinton River’s Middle Branch.

We know:

In Washington Township, the break occurred on Hayes between 25 and 26 Mile roads. In the township, it was the oldest sewer main.

Consequently, Washington Township requested that residents reduce their water use, and Macomb Township first declared a health emergency.

Hayes was closed between 25 and 26 Mile Roads while the break was being fixed after it was discovered on Wednesday.

A team from FDM Contracting posted pictures of the pipe excavation process.

It was a difficult task. Fortunately, a pizza delivery on-site provided motivation to finish the task sooner.

To solve the problem, crews are working nonstop.

A township official told FOX 2 that it’s fortunate the break occurred where it did because it might have affected a school a mile away.

The ability of certain neighbors to access their driveways is the most annoyance.

The Clinton River Watershed Council’s executive director is Jennifer Hill. She claims that this break is a chance to emphasize how crucial it is to make investments in the Clinton River and the areas that surround it.

“The watershed is home to more than 1.5 million people. We have a lot of infrastructure that needs to be maintained, of course,” Hill stated. “When considering pure water, that is especially crucial. Therefore, it’s imperative that infrastructure investments continue.

Investigations are underway to determine the precise cause of the sewer main break.

The Macomb County Drain Office, Washington Township DPW, Macomb Township DPW, and the Macomb County Health Department are among the many organizations collaborating to address the issue.

What you are able to do:

While workers fix the breach, residents in Washington Township are urged to use less water. This entails taking shorter showers, flushing the toilet less frequently, and, if at all possible, avoiding laundry.

According to the supervisor of Washington Township, drinking water is unaffected. Septic-system-equipped homes are likewise unaffected.

In addition to reducing water use, everyone is encouraged to stay away from the Clinton River until testing is finished. It should take a few days to do this.

We’ll post updates as soon as they become available.

The Source: FOX 2 used material from earlier stories and spoke with Sam Previti, the supervisor of Washington Township.