17+ hour, 58+ min ago  (458+ words) TRAVERSE CITY " The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is hosting a conference to address regional drinking water challenges and develop collaborative solutions. The Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference is scheduled for May 20-21 in Traverse City. EGLE said…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (212+ words) TRAVERSE CITY - Recent flooding in Grand Traverse County is raising concerns about the safety of private well water systems. Health officials indicate that rising water levels along areas such as River Road and Garfield Road may have inundated some wells....

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (556+ words) CADILLAC " The Lake Mitchell Sewer Authority is holding a crucial meeting Monday night to finalize a $12 million loan application, a step expected to significantly increase monthly sewer rates for residents. The application is necessary to fund essential upgrades to the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (259+ words) BELLAIRE " The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is advising residents of the Village of Bellaire to temporarily limit water use to essential needs only. This advisory comes as recent heavy rainfall and extreme groundwater saturation have caused capacity issues within…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago  (289+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY " Grand Traverse County has adopted a new rule requiring property owners within 300 feet of surface water to undergo septic and water system evaluations before any transfer. Grand Traverse County mandates septic system evaluations for property transfers near…...