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Commission approves five‑year HydroCorp agreements to meet EGLE cross‑connection requirements
Summary
To comply with EGLE requirements under the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, Birmingham approved five‑year commercial and residential agreements with HydroCorp for backflow/cross‑connection inspections and a phased residential outreach program intended to reach properties on a 10‑year cycle.
The City Commission approved two multi‑year agreements with HydroCorp on June 23 to operate Birmingham’s cross‑connection control programs for commercial and residential properties.
Scott Zelensky (DPS) explained EGLE has moved residential cross‑connection work from a recommended practice to a required program; HydroCorp will perform commercial inspections and a phased residential inspection program designed to reach all properties over the EGLE‑mandated cycle. The residential plan is set up as an intensive five‑year effort to make progress toward the 10‑year requirement because gaining interior access to homes can be difficult.
HydroCorp staff explained the scope: commercial inspections review backflow preventers and internal systems (for example, sprinkler and industrial systems) and residential inspections flag likely risks and recommend repairs; pass‑through fees for individual property inspections are anticipated. Commissioners stressed clear communications, voluntary outreach and documentation of attempts to gain entry; HydroCorp noted notices and scheduling outreach will precede field visits.
The commission authorized execution of the agreements and directed staff to inform residents clearly about program aims and procedures.
