I'd like to know why this problem is taking years to resolve.

Nothing happens by posting here. I will be emailing Mike Anglin again. I suggest others do too. Not sure who else will take it seriously.

When I drive down Arborview it reminds me of the smell of a few different third world countries I have visited.

Thanks,

Here are the email addresses for our 5th ward city council members:
Mike Anglin: MAnglin@a2gov.org
Chuck Warpehoski: CWarpehoski@a2gov.org

Latest update on this issue:

In response to the odor along Arborview, Mapleridge and Revena, City staff has been meeting and planning improvements with Scio Township. The odor is suspected to be from hydrogen sulfide venting out of the manholes along a sewer line owned by Scio Township.

The Township will be installing odor filters to reduce the frequency and intensity of the smell. The filters will be installed by November 2nd.

The Township is preparing long-term improvements for consideration by the City. The Township has been instructed to have long-term improvement in place by May 1st, 2016.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the efforts.

Steve Powers
City Administrator
City of Ann Arbor

spowers@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6110 ext 41101

Sewer smell has been an issue since 1996 according to a document I was just trying to attach. Apparently pdfs cannot be attached to A2FixIt. Maybe this is another thing FixIt can tackle?

latest update from staff on this:

Scio and its consulting engineers have identified three potential methods of treating their sewage for odor control. Each method is different and may have differing results. The first treatment method was installed in March and is expected to be tested through May. In June and July a second method will be tested, with the third method tested in August and September. Our Field staff are involved in determining the suitability of each trail method.

Sewer odor present this evening, but with the scent of a cheap room deodorizer. This week marks the 20-year anniversary of the odor, per a city communication. I hope the consulting engineers are reviewing the history of the sewer pipes and pumping capacity in this area, especially going back prior to the odor.

Scio Township completed the installation of treatment to mitigate odors. Please notify the City if odors return.

Your request has been acknowledged and/or addressed to the best of staff's ability. A more detailed description of action taken by staff, if available, is provided in the comments above. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.