Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept. PLUS

Sewer cave-in on Birwood St. near north end of street. Assistance with this greatly appreciated.

Chris Vanderveen - Uncle Ray's Potato Chips
14245 Birwood St. Detroit, MI 48238

The alley is caving in. Sewage air is coming up, looks like rats have moved in.

Sinkhole has opened up in the alley, blocking residents from reaching their rear parking area This is the second such sinkhole that has opened up in this alley, with a third that has opened up in Byron at the entrance to the alley There are obviously issues with the sewer in this alley that require inspection and repair/replacement Prior response from DWSD has included placing barricades at the other two holes, with zero follow up in terms of a repair or long term remedy

Cave in over the sewer.

Entire street, sidewalks, and yards flooded for a few hours. Some residents tried to unclog drains with no luck. Still clogged.

Across the street from 1570 W. 7 mile

this is in the ally next to my home! I have reported it many times and we have tried to cover it up but it's still caving in! pleased something!

in addition to the previously reported sink hole getting larger there are several divots in the alley along the main waste line. rain water is washing away the thick sand layer beneath brick. bricks will be lost into the hole and the city will have to buy new brick as they did in another alley.

cave in causing slow draining, standing water, and sewer backups during and after medium to heavy rains.

Deep (over 6 foot) SINKHOLE is still open and unmarked.
It is now a vehicle hazard to any auto that hit the hole.