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7550 Auburn Rd Utica, Michigan 48317

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CITY OF UTICA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Street Address: 7001 Moscone Drive
Mailing Address: 7550 Auburn Road
UTICA, MICHIGAN 48317

Bill Lang, D.P.W. Superintendent

Office Hours:
Hours of Service………………………………………………..... 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Regular Working Hours….……………...………………………… (586) 731 - 6110
Fax Number ............................................................................................(586) 731-6577
Emergency After Hours................……..................………………… ( 586) 731 - 2345
Closed for Lunch………….………...................………………..12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

The Utica Department of Public Works provides a multitude of services for City residents throughout the year. These services include the maintenance of City streets, parks, and the water and sewer systems.

The City of Utica Consumer Confidence Report for the year 2005 is complete and
available for any customer of the service if they wish to review the report. This report
will not be mailed to customers unless requested.

COPIES MAY BE REVIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

UTICA MUNICIPAL BLDG, 7550 AUBURN ROAD
UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 7530 AUBURN ROAD
DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 7001 MOSCONE DRIVE

If you wish to have a copy mailed to you, please contact the Utica DPW at
(586) 731-6110 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

2007 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT

Follow this link to learn about watershed protection efforts in your area.

WATER AND SEWER

(Link to SEMCOG Partners for Clean Water)

Department of Enviromental Quality
Department of Environmental Quality Water Programs establish water quality standards, assess water quality, provide regulatory oversight for all public water supplies, issue permits to regulate the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewaters, monitor State Water resources for water quality, the quantity and quality of aquatic habitat, the health of aquatic communities, and compliance with state laws.

1. The Water Department has available to its customers on metered municipal
water an Area Maintenance Meter. This meter, when purchased by the customer,
will allow them to use water for outside watering purposes without being assessed
a sewer charge.

2. The Water Department will flush fire hydrants approximately twice a year
throughout the City Beginning May 1st and also October 1st. This process takes
two to three weeks to complete. You may experience rust - colored water, but
you may alleviate this by running your faucets for a few minutes. We are sorry
if this causes you any inconvenience, but this is a necessary measure to maintain
safe and potable water to the residents.

3. For sewer problems, contact the Sewer Department at 731-6110 so that we
can check the City mains before you call the sewer cleaner. The problem may
not be yours and this step may save you a considerable amount of money!

4. The Sewer Department does provide sewer cleaning services from house to
main. There is a fee if the blockage is between your private home or business
and your property line.

YARD AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

1. All property owners of occupied or vacant lands are required to cut all grass,
weeds or lawns as follows:

a) All residential type properties when exceeding eight inches, to a height of
less than eight inches.
b). All other property when exceeding twelve inches, to a height less than twelve inches.

GARBAGE COLLECTION INFORMATION

Curbside recycling is available on a weekly basis. Bins are provided by the City
of Utica at a cost of $10.00. Directions for preparation of recyclables and compostables are furnished with the bin.

Large items, such as appliances, furniture, rolls of carpeting, etc. will be picked
up at no extra charge, but please call Waste Management 24 hours in advance
to request such a service. Call 1-800-796-9696.

Regular garbage, yard waste and recyclable pickup: MONDAY
Curbside placement no early than the prior day (Sunday) beginning at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions pertaining to special items such as, automobile oil, or other materials, you may call Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696 or the Macomb County Health Department at 469-5467, as the City does not accept any of these items.

The FIRST day for YARD WASTE pick up will be APRIL 7, 2008. Yard waste can be accepted in either brown paper bags or 32-gallon containers labeled compost/ yard waste.

Landfill Prohibited Materials

Rubbish- Serviced 52 weeks of the year. Can be placed at the curb in either bags or 32 gallon maximum size garbage containers no heavier than 50 lbs..

Recycle- Serviced the same day as trash day. We accept plastic bottles with a #1 or #2 on the bottom, glass (clear, green, brown), metal cans, and newspapers. Please separate bin a clear distance from your regular garbage.

Compost- Serviced the same day as trash day during the composting season. We can accept it in either brown paper bags, or 32-gallon containers labeled compost. Kirby Carts are not permitted for compost pickup due to the weight.

Bulk Items: Call ahead is needed to 1-800-796-9696. Freon does not need to be removed from refrigerators. Bulk items are to be at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. The following are some examples of bulk/large items:

Carpet & Padding- Must be rolled and tied with tape or string into four (4) foot
sections no heavier than 60lbs.

Storm Doors & Windows- Break glass out of frame and place in a hard container
or small box marked "BROKEN GLASS". If there is a large amount, there may be
an extra fee.

Tires- Two per week limit. Must be cut in half.

Cardboard Boxes- Boxes have to be broken down, and bundled. They
cannot have any garbage in the boxes. If they were to break, we are not
responsible for cleaning the mess.

Construction Debris- Small amounts may be accepted- one to two bundles
per week, including drywall, wood, etc. Bundle with rope in four (4) foot lengths
weighing less than 60 pounds and remove all nails or pound down into the wood.
If there is a large amount of construction debris, it may be picked up for a special
fee. A supervisor will have to give the resident a price. You may also
order a roll off container for a fee.

Paint- Must be dried out by either kitty litter or sand. Once that is completed
place the cans at the end of the driveway with the lids off (can't go in the
garbage). If it is, they will not take it.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Dirt- Sod- Rocks- Brick- Tree Stumps- Car Parts- Hazardous Liquids- RR Ties- Wet Paint

The customer may call the landfill for rates:
Pine Tree Acres: 586-749-9698. Address: 36600 29 Mile Rd., Lenox MI 48048
King of the Winds: 586-791-4010 Address: 21600 Quinn Rd., Clinton Twp MI 48035 (Yard Waste)

Macomb County's household hazardous waste recycling program is coordinated by Macomb County Health Department. This webpage includes the list of accepted and unacceptable items for disposal. http://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/EH/HouseholdWaste.htm

Household hazardous waste recycling is a safe and environmentally responsible way to get rid of household hazardous waste. Our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater will thank you for using this opportunity.

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG TO FRIENDS, RELATIVES, COWORKERS, AND NEIGHBORS. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE STILL GET REPORTS OF PEOPLE DUMPING USED MOTOR OIL, PAINT, AND LAWN CHEMICALS DOWN NEIGHBORHOOD STREET DRAINS. FOR MORE THAN HALF OF THIS WATERSHED, THOSE DRAINS GO STRAIGHT TO OUR LAKES AND STREAMS.NOT TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

HELPFUL HINTS FOR WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT ISSUES

In the event of possible water or sewer related problems, there are some things the property owner can do themselves to avoid a bill from the city
if the problem is an internal one.

1. In the event that a pipe freezes and bursts, there should be shut-off valves on either side of the water meter that can be shut off for as long
as it takes for repairs. These valves should be inspected periodically to
ensure they are in working order.

2. If the water consumer receives a high water/sewer bill, it would be a
good idea to check for leaks. The easiest way is to remove the lid off
the rear of the toilet tank and drop 4-6 drops of food coloring into the
water. If the colored water appears in the bowl, the working parts in the
tank should be replaced.

3. If you have a water operated sump pump, the operated sump pump,
the operating valves should be inspected periodically. They sometimes
stick open and water consumption goes unnoticed causing an extremely
high water and sewer bill. Property owners may want to install an alarm system to warn of any malfunctions that could occur.

4. If a property owner appears to have a sewer backup, there are several possibilities. If the water is clear, check the sump pump to make sure it is operating. If the water is not clear, it is possible that there is a blockage
that needs to be addressed. It may be either an internal or external problem. The property owner must then decide who will be asked to service the problem. Again, if it is a city related problem, the homeowner will not be billed.

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