Wolverine pipeline pressure testing in Freedom, Sharon and Sylvan Townships
The Wolverine Pipeline Company will be conducting a “hydrostatic” test tonight beginning at 8 PM for 8 hours. This means they will apply high pressure to water in the pipeline that runs from Jackson County eastward to their facility on Ellsworth Rd. just east of Fletcher Rd.
This pipeline runs through the following areas:
Northwestern Freedom Township
Northern Sharon Township
Southwestern Sylvan Township
(See attached map with pipeline highlighted in yellow)
A greenish colored dye has been added to the pressurized water, so if there is a leak the water will appear like the color of Mountain Dew soda pop.
Following tonight’s test, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Wolverine will filter the dye and discharge the 1.4 million gallons of test water into a county drain that leads to Pleasant Lake. The discharge has been approved by MDEQ. All public safety personnel have been briefed.
If you experience any pipeline leaks (bright green discharge) or low-lying flooding (filtered pipeline water) call 9-1-1.
Address/Location
City of Ann Arbor
301 E Huron St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 734-794-6320
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