Press Release: Sewer Overflow

DATE: Friday, July 19, 2024 6:34 am

FROM: Paul Seegert, City of Reading Water/Sewer Operator

Reading, Michigan — The City of Reading reported a sewer overflow from its collection system, triggered by a break in the force main of the sewer system. “The City of Reading’s drinking water system was unaffected”.

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 7a.m., a sanitary sewer overflow started near 206 N. Union Street draining into the northwest storm sewer collection system. As of 11:30am, the break was repaired, and the combined overflow was estimated at 1,000 gallons.

Please note that Sewage is the wastewater released by residences, institutions and businesses in a community. It is 99.94 percent water, with only about 0.06 percent of the wastewater dissolved and suspended pollutants.

Please contact the City of Reading DPW at 517-283-2835 with any questions.