People advised to avoid Clinton River after raw sewage discharged into water in Macomb County
Following a sewer main rupture that resulted in sewage entering the Middle Branch Clinton River, Washington Township is under a public health advisory. Residents of Macomb County are also urged to stay away from the river until testing is finished.
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Raw sewage discharged into the Middle Branch Clinton River after a sewer line break in Washington Township.
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Washington Township residents are advised to limit their water usage while crews work to repair the break.
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All people are advised to avoid the Clinton River until testing can be completed.
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Raw sewage discharged into the Middle Branch Clinton River after a sewer line break in Washington Township.
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Washington Township residents are advised to limit their water usage while crews work to repair the break.
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All people are advised to avoid the Clinton River until testing can be completed.
FOX 2: MACOMB COUNTY, MIA health issue was caused this week when a sewer main burst, releasing raw sewage into the Middle Branch Clinton River.
In Washington Township, the break occurred on Hayes between 25 and 26 Mile roads.
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.
Next steps:
While the break is being fixed, Hayes is closed between 25 and 26 Mile Roads.
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.
We’ll post updates as soon as they become available.
Green infrastructure, such as rain gardens and rain barrels, is becoming increasingly crucial for reducing flooding and water contamination as severe storms continue to affect Michigan.
The Source: Sebastian Previti, the supervisor of Washington Township, and a press release from Macomb Township are the sources of the information.