Macomb County - Red Run Inter-County Drain E. coli Reduction Project

Investigation by the Water Resources Office discovered a cross connection and source of E. coli contamination to the Red Run Inter-County Drain. The objective of this project is to eliminate the cross connection and thereby reduce E. coli contamination.  The work includes the construction of approximately 100 lineal feet of 48” dia. through  60” dia. sewer to separate existing combined sewers and storm drains tributary to the Red Run Inter-County Drain. Gary Nigro, P.E., is the Water Resources Office project engineer assigned to the project. Engineering design for the project is being provided by the Army Corps of Engineers. The estimated project cost of the project is $500,000. A summer 2010 bid date is scheduled. The project will be funded by an Army Corps of Engineers grant.