DRINKING WATER WARNING
05-18-2018 Due to a scheduled water main lowering and the shut off of water, the Richland Township water system may have experienced contamination for the following area: S. Hemlock Road – between Saginaw Rd. (M-46) and Jefferson. Approximately seven residents and two businesses affected. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Due to a scheduled water main lowering with the Richland Township water supply, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertaken to correct the situation. What should I do? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Continue using boiled or bottled water until further notice. What happened? What is being done? These precautionary actions are being taken due to the loss of water pressure in the water distribution system caused by a water main lowering on 5-18-18. Whenever a water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, precautionary measures are recommended. The Richland Township DPW and Kalin are working to get pressure restored, and water staff will be taking other remedial actions such as flushing and collecting bacteriological samples from around the system. The samples will be collected to determine that the water quality meets the state drinking water standards. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the issue within the next few days, however we do not have an estimated time as of printing of this notice. This boil water notice shall remain in effect until results from the sampling verify the water is safe to drink. Customers will be advised when the boil water advisory has been lifted. For more information, please contact Carol or Brittany of Richland Township at 989-642-2097, office@richlandtownshipmi.com or 1180 N. Hemlock Rd., Hemlock MI, 48626. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791. 
Richland Township Residents
The Richland Township Water Department will be flushing water hydrants/lines May 15th through May 25th. During this time you may experience discoloration in your water and at times low water pressure. Please contact the Richland Township Administrative office with any questions and/or concerns at 989-642-2097 |
SCHEDULED WATER SHUT OFF MAY 18, 2018 for:
S. Hemlock Road – between M-46 (Saginaw Rd.) and Jefferson. Due to a scheduled water shut off in Richland Township, Saginaw County, the water on S. Hemlock Road – between M-46 (Saginaw Rd.) and Jefferson will be shut off for a scheduled water lowering at approximately 8:00 a.m. At this time, there is no scheduled time for the water to be turned back on, however the DPW crew and Kalin will be working to restore water service to this area as soon as possible. Once the water is turned back on we will be issuing a “Notice to Boil Water” until it can be tested and cleared. If you have further questions or concerns with regards to this notice, please contact us at the Richland Township Administration Building: 989-642-2097 |
Construction will begin on S. Hemlock Road from M-46 to Doyle beginning Monday, April 2, 2018. Construction will last approximately five to six weeks. Businesses will be open, however alternative methods through the side streets may need to be utilized to access those businesses affected by the road closure.
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Richland Township Planning Commission -June 6, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00pm.
Richland Township Park Board - June 4, 2018 - Richland Township Park under the pavilion for the Farmer's Market - 320 Sandridge Dr. - 7:00pm.
Richland Township Monthly Board Meeting - May 8, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Offices - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00pm.
Volunteers Are Needed!
The Saginaw County Commission on Aging Hemlock Dining Site is seeking volunteers to help in the Dining Room, Kitchen and Delivery Volunteers that would like to deliver meals to seniors. You can volunteer on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. The Congregate (Dining) Site is open from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Help is very much appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering or need additional information, please contact Shirley Dunbar, Hemlock Center Manager at 989-642-2610.
The early part of March 2018 the County Drain Commission started work on the Hemlock Tile Drain project in Richland Township, Saginaw County. Over the course of the next several month's there will be many scheduled water main lowering's, which will result in water shutoff notice's being placed on resident doors. Along with the water shutoff notice's, residents will experience periods of "Water Boil Advisory's".
Due to the latest DEQ guidelines anytime a water main is lowered or disturbed in anyway the township is required to issue a "Water Boil Notice" until two (2) back to back samples are able to occur and the results come back meeting DEQ standards. Once all the proper testing has taken place and the township has been cleared we will send out notices via Facebook, the Township website and by placing notices on resident doors notifying you that the "Boil Water Notice" has been lifted. Notice's for water shutoffs and "Boil Water Notice" will be on an orange/red flyer, notices that the water is safe to drink again will be issued on a bright green flyer. We encourage residents to view our website at www.richlandtownship.com and our Facebook page; "Richland Township" for regular updates. Resident's may also call the township at: 989-642-2097 or stop in the office at: 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. for information.
This project by the Saginaw County Public Works Department within the majority of the Richland Township water supply system will be taking place through at least the first of the new year (January 2019). During this time there will be intermittent water shutoffs and times resident's and possibly some businesses will be required to boil water due to DEQ guidelines and standards. Most of the construction taking place is scheduled and everyone involved in the project has and is taken the necessary precautions to ensure resident's are being informed of changes to the water system as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Due to the latest DEQ guidelines anytime a water main is lowered or disturbed in anyway the township is required to issue a "Water Boil Notice" until two (2) back to back samples are able to occur and the results come back meeting DEQ standards. Once all the proper testing has taken place and the township has been cleared we will send out notices via Facebook, the Township website and by placing notices on resident doors notifying you that the "Boil Water Notice" has been lifted. Notice's for water shutoffs and "Boil Water Notice" will be on an orange/red flyer, notices that the water is safe to drink again will be issued on a bright green flyer. We encourage residents to view our website at www.richlandtownship.com and our Facebook page; "Richland Township" for regular updates. Resident's may also call the township at: 989-642-2097 or stop in the office at: 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. for information.
This project by the Saginaw County Public Works Department within the majority of the Richland Township water supply system will be taking place through at least the first of the new year (January 2019). During this time there will be intermittent water shutoffs and times resident's and possibly some businesses will be required to boil water due to DEQ guidelines and standards. Most of the construction taking place is scheduled and everyone involved in the project has and is taken the necessary precautions to ensure resident's are being informed of changes to the water system as quickly and efficiently as possible.
