Flushing, MI Reports 10,000-Gallon Sewage Discharge into Flint River
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
A sewage discharge near the Flint River in Flushing, MI, has ended after five days, with 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater released. The incident started on February 19 and was reported to the Michigan Department of Environment on February 24.
The discharge originated from a manhole near the Riverview Trail, a walking path. A blocked pipe under the Flint River caused the overflow, likely due to grease and grit accumulation. City workers cleared the blockage, allowing normal flow to resume. The city's wastewater treatment plant, which received $3.25 million for upgrades in 2019, typically manages this sewage.
Feb 28, 2026, 5:03 PM
