DRINKING WATER WARNING
Due to a water main break and the shutoff of water, The Richland Township water system may have experienced contamination for the following area: Thomas St. from Cherry St. to the dead-end street. Approximately seven residents effected. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
Due to the lowering of two (2) water mains within 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 the water main lowering’s that are scheduled for 10-23-18. 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.
Due to a water main break and the shutoff of water, The Richland Township water system may have experienced contamination for the following area: Thomas St. from Cherry St. to the dead-end street. Approximately seven residents effected. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
Due to the lowering of two (2) water mains within 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 the water main lowering’s that are scheduled for 10-23-18. 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.
The township has received word from the County Drain Commission that the special assessments for those in the Hemlock Tile Drain District went out yesterday. Attached is a map of the district. Residents should already know if they are in the district or not, however we have attached a map of the area. Anything within the orange outline falls withing the district. If you have questions once you receive your special assessment there is a number to call at the County Drain Commission
Richland Township Park Board - November 5 , 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00pm.
Richland Township Planning Commission Meeting -November 7, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00pm.
November Election - November 6, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Richland Township Monthly Board Meeting - November 13, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 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.
Richland Township Planning Commission Meeting -November 7, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00pm.
November Election - November 6, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. - 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Richland Township Monthly Board Meeting - November 13, 2018 - Richland Township Administrative Office - 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.
