14 Mile Road sewer, drainage, and flooding concerns
Fraser
Summary
The updated Storm Water Asset Management Plan found the system functional but aging, with un-inspected corrugated metal pipe causing street and basement flooding. Fixing everything could cost about $7 million, and engineers recommend a dedicated stormwater funding source. Residents described real flooding on 14 Mile Road and at the Sunny Grove condos.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $7 million estimated for sewer rehab — plus a possible $500,000-a-year dedicated stormwater fund under discussion.
Homeowners with flooded yards and basements, especially on streets with old corrugated metal pipe.
Property owners like the 14 Mile Road resident who has waited years for answers from the city and county.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
A 14 Mile Road resident described repeated flooding from neighboring yards and unmaintained private sewer drains, said her calls to the city went unanswered, and announced she's leaving Fraser over it. She also backed stricter code enforcement on neglectful neighbors.
City Council - Jun 11, 2026
The updated Storm Water Asset Management Plan found the system functional but aging, with un-inspected corrugated metal pipe causing street and basement flooding. Fixing everything could cost about $7 million, and engineers recommend a dedicated stormwater funding source. Residents described real flooding on 14 Mile Road and at the Sunny Grove condos.
City Council - May 14, 2026
The city is spending $10,000 to match Macomb County's drain maintenance program, speeding up cleanup of clogged catch basins. The budget also added $1 million for storm drain work.
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