GREENLAND TOWNSHIP, MI— State Senator Ed McBroom and Representative Greg Markkanen are asking residents for any information they may have about the source of a public water site in Ontonagon County.
After a recent investigation by the Western UP Health Department failed to identify the source of the Greenland Township water, the state ordered the DNR to shut it off.
Old photos show the pipe was supplying the water tank for the old steam railroad that served Lake Mine. The source pipe has been traced from the fountain to a hillside, but it is unknown if it is an artesian well or flowing from an old mine. Digging up the pipe might destroy the functioning and quality of the water.
The lawmakers would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows the history of the water source. They say finding out it’s a true artesian well could legally keep the water open for public use.
Those with information can call McBroom’s office at 517-373-7840, or Markkanen’s office at 517-373-0850.
