SCCMUA has contracted with Plummer’s Environmental Services Inc. to clean and televise all of the sanitary sewers within these municipalities. This cleaning program was designed to clean and televise approximately 26 miles of sanitary sewer every year during a 5-year cycle. We are entering the fourth year of this cycle.

SCCMUA strives to promote a healthful and attractive environment by collecting all sewage from existing and projected development in a sanitary and economic manner. There are currently 48 lift stations scattered throughout the entire collection system which is located within Watertown, Bath, and DeWitt Charter Townships and the City of DeWitt. All of these sanitary sewers eventually feed to the SCCMUA Clean Water Facility at 3671 Herbison Road in DeWitt Charter Township.

Because of the nature of this service, there is a possibility for residents to experience some unpleasant odors and noise. SCCMUA and Plummer’s also will be working in easements and traffic could be slightly affected by these vehicles. However, there are several important steps residents can take to prevent potential problems:

Make sure there is water in all traps in the home – including the ones in the basement – before and after the service in your area is completed. The process of cleaning the lines involves high-pressure water, which can create a vacuum in the lines and drain the water form the traps and toilets. Without water in the traps, gases can come through the drains and into your home.

Make certain lids are closed on toilets during this process.

Be patient. This process may be a short-term inconvenience, but will be a long-term benefit by preventing potentially significant problems down the line.

This year’s tentative cleaning and televising schedule is as follows:

Herbison Road from Rambler Road west to Addington Drive.

Whitehills Woods East

West Grand River Corridor

Bunker Hill Dr., W. Grand River Ave. from Bunker Hill Dr. to Forrest Hill Rd., Felton Rd., Grove Rd.

Lakeside Preserve

Chartreuse Dr., Paradise Dr., Presidents Way

Lake Geneva Area

Riverview, Waxwing, W. Geneva Dr., Westview Ct., Schavey Rd./ Larkwood backlot interceptor

Jason Estates

Jeannine Layne, Larkwood, Longspur, Redpole, Sandhill Dr., Schavey Rd.

Springbrook

Rivergate, Rivergate/W. Geneva Dr. cross lot interceptor, Riverview, Spring Meadows Ln., Wanilla Ln, Windyrush

Springbrook Lakes

Brookstone, Jeannine Layne, Shoreline Dr., Spring Meadows Lane, Stauffer Lane, Windyrush

Idylcrest Subdivision

Airport Road, Alvin Place, Hardtke Dr., Idylcrest Dr., Robinwood Dr., Shamrock Tr., Stoll Rd., Twilight Ln.

Saffron Hills Subdivision

Donamere, Farnsworth, Luttingstone, Matterhorn, Ramsgate, Robinwood Dr., Rudyard, Saffron Hills Dr., Wynbrooke Dr.

Windy Ridge Subdivision

Glade, Gorman, Hardtke Dr., Idylcrest Dr., Rudyard

Springbrook Hills & Springbrook Hills East

Canopy Drive, Crofton Dr., Granview, Hardwood Dr., Hidden Ridge, Tr., Hidden Springs Tr., Hollow Springs Dr., Howe Rd., Kari Cr., Prestle Ct., Rachel Ln., Sara Ann Dr., Sara Ann/Schavey Rd. cross-lot sewer, Silver Springs Dr., Tara Ct., Trisha Cr.

Boichot Road Area, Clinton Village 2, Wood Road Area

Blue Grass Rd., Boichot Rd., Chetwyn Dr., Craig St., Glencrest & field easement, Karl Dr., Pinehurst Dr., Sherbrook Rd., Sunnymede Ln., White Oak Dr., Wild Turkey Ln., Wood Rd., Yorkleigh Dr.

Lift Station #102 Interceptor from Clark Road south to State Road

Clark Rd. south to Solon Rd., Solon Rd., Solon Rd. south to Stoll Rd., Stoll Rd. south to State Rd.

All of these dates are tentative, subject to local weather conditions and/or operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment/televising camera.

SCCMUA and each of the municipalities would like to thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions please call the SCCMUA Clean Water Facility at 517-669-8311 and we will gladly answer them. Thank you for your cooperation.