BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – The Bronson City Council approved a Ground Water Ordinance on Monday night which provides for the regulation and restriction of the installation of wells in certain areas of the northern part of Bronson.
City Manager Brandon Mersman said the intent of the 11-page ordinance is to prevent human consumption or use of wells due to the presence of hazardous substances in the groundwater.
Groundwater in certain areas of the City was contaminated due to historical operations that make up an EPA Superfund site known as the North Bronson Industrial Area. The ordinance is required as part of the City’s settlement of this matter.
The ordinance was previously approved by the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP’s), the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy as well as the E.P.A..
In other business, the Council formally approved the Michigan Strategic Fund grant of over $1.3 million that will be used to replace aging water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewers on South Ruggles Street and a portion of Compton Street between Mowry and South Ruggles.
The project will also include the replacement of water service lines as well as road construction. The local match will be just under $441,000. Bronson was one of only eight communities in the state chosen for this grant.
After finishing in the top three in last Tuesday’s City Council election; William Rinehart, Larry McConn and Rick Johannes were sworn in by City Clerk Karen Smith. McConn was chosen to remain as Mayor while Matt Watkins was selected as Vice Mayor.
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