Water Pollution Control Division Press Release 6/7/2022

CITY OF FLINT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

SUBJECT: SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW

On June 7, 2022 around 9:00 am, the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the pavement located near 2205 Mason Street. Around 20 gallons of raw sewage mixed with rain spilled onto the pavement. The discharge ended around 11:00 am. This discharge was due to the sanitary sewer being plugged. The City of Flint Water Service Center responded in a timely manner. The blockage was removed and the sanitary sewer was 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.

Please utilize your facilities to disseminate this information to the public as soon as possible for the protection of the public. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.