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Notices:
COUNCIL MEETINGS
First Monday of every month at 6:00 pm unless holiday,
then 2nd Monday. Meetings are held in the Village office - Current Meeting Agendas
First Monday of every month at 6:00 pm unless holiday,
then 2nd Monday. Meetings are held in the Village office - Current Meeting Agendas
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Reporting Requirements Not Met for the Village of Benzonia
We are required to report the results of your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular
basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets
health standards. While we collected our monthly total coliform sample on time, we did not report the
results to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by the
September 10, 2024, deadline for the August 1 to August 31, 2024, compliance period.
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. This is not an emergency. You do not need to boil water
or use an alternative source of water at this time. The results of the sample were negative for
bacteria. Even though public health was not impacted, as our customers you have a right to know
what happened and what we did to correct the situation.
What happened? What is being done?
While we collected the sample on time, we inadvertently missed reporting the sample results to EGLE
by the required deadline. We are required to monitor total coliform by collecting one sample per
month. We collected the required sample on August 7, 2024, but failed to report the result until
November 6, 2024. We are making efforts to ensure this does not happen again. We have already
returned to compliance.
For more information, please contact Chris Pritchard, Village of Benzonia Superintendent.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may
not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools,
and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by
hand or mail.
Reporting Requirements Not Met for the Village of Benzonia
We are required to report the results of your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular
basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets
health standards. While we collected our monthly total coliform sample on time, we did not report the
results to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by the
September 10, 2024, deadline for the August 1 to August 31, 2024, compliance period.
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. This is not an emergency. You do not need to boil water
or use an alternative source of water at this time. The results of the sample were negative for
bacteria. Even though public health was not impacted, as our customers you have a right to know
what happened and what we did to correct the situation.
What happened? What is being done?
While we collected the sample on time, we inadvertently missed reporting the sample results to EGLE
by the required deadline. We are required to monitor total coliform by collecting one sample per
month. We collected the required sample on August 7, 2024, but failed to report the result until
November 6, 2024. We are making efforts to ensure this does not happen again. We have already
returned to compliance.
For more information, please contact Chris Pritchard, Village of Benzonia Superintendent.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may
not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools,
and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by
hand or mail.
Winter Parking Restrictions
From December 1st through April 15th there is no parking on Village streets between
2:00 am -6:00 am to allow for snow removal.
Pursuant to Section 83, Chapter 910l of the Village of Benzonia Ordinance
Effective December 1st through April 15th of each year
From December 1st through April 15th there is no parking on Village streets between
2:00 am -6:00 am to allow for snow removal.
Pursuant to Section 83, Chapter 910l of the Village of Benzonia Ordinance
Effective December 1st through April 15th of each year
PUBLIC ALERT - INVASIVE SPECIES
Please help the Village identify properties that potentially have knotweed. If you suspect a property has knotweed, please contact us, with the address, and we will check our database to make sure the property owner has received the correct notifications. Thank you for your assistance!
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Knotweed that has been found in various locations around the Village.
An excellent information resource is Japanese Knotweed (PDF). This is put out by the Michigan Department of National Resources with great information on this invasive species and best control practices. Knotweed It is not supposed to be cut, as this makes it spread even more and the root system can get so large that it will cause havoc on foundations and the most importantly the water mains. |
Photo courtesy of Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) 231-252-4148
ISN Invasive Knotweeds information, identification, and management>
How do I manage knotweed? A portion of the information on the ISN page
Avoid planting or spreading knotweed (it’s illegal!), monitor natural areas for signs of knotweed, and report any plants found as soon as possible. Knotweed is extremely difficult to treat; its deep root system and fragmenting abilities (it is able to sprout into a new plant from a small piece broken off the plant) make it nearly impossible to dig out; and many herbicides have proven ineffective. Consult with a professional to control this invader--contact ISN with questions.
ISN Invasive Knotweeds information, identification, and management>
How do I manage knotweed? A portion of the information on the ISN page
Avoid planting or spreading knotweed (it’s illegal!), monitor natural areas for signs of knotweed, and report any plants found as soon as possible. Knotweed is extremely difficult to treat; its deep root system and fragmenting abilities (it is able to sprout into a new plant from a small piece broken off the plant) make it nearly impossible to dig out; and many herbicides have proven ineffective. Consult with a professional to control this invader--contact ISN with questions.
- “Do Knot” cut, weed whack or mow knotweed. Knotweed is spread largely by small plant fragments; these activities can turn one plant into many.
- “Do Knot” dig out large infestations. Knotweed roots can go as much as 3m deep and are very large. Any tiny root fragment left behind can result in further growth.
- “Do Knot” put any knotweed parts in your home compost. Knotweed cannot be reliably broken down by your home compost and may grow instead.