CITY OF STURGIS
130 N. Nottawa
Sturgis MI 49091
269.651.2321
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WATER SYSTEMS
Operation and Maintenance:
The City of Sturgis’ Water System is operated and
maintained by the following departments and divisions;
Management:
Director of Engineering: Thomas R. Seymour
Wells and Water Storage: Electric Department, Generation
Division.
Distribution System - Watermains and Fire Hydrants:
Department of Public Services
Director of Public Service: Rick Miller. |
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Water Meters - Reading and Maintenance:
Electric Department, Meter Division.
Supervisor: Kirk Easterday.
Billing and Customer
Services
Water System Components: The Water System includes the following
components:
- Three operational wells:
| Well Name |
Location |
Capacity - GPM |
| Oaklawn |
Oaklawn Park |
1800 |
| Lakeview |
Hospital parking lot |
1400 |
| Thurston Woods |
Thurston Woods Park |
1500 |
| Thurston Woods #2 |
Thurston Woods Park |
1800 |
- A 1.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank.
- Approximately 66 miles of watermains.
Water Treatment and Quality:
Water Treatment: The following chemicals are added to the water
at each well:
- Chlorine to prevent bacterial growth in the water supply.
- Flouride to help prevent tooth decay.
- Polyphosphate Polymer to minimize “red water”
and to control corrosion in the water supply system.
For additional information on water treatment, please see the
“Quality
on Tap Report”
Water Characteristics:
- Hardness: 295 to 344 parts per million (ppm); 16-20 grains.
- Iron: 1.7 ppm or less.
- Sodium: 8 ppm or less.
- Nitrate: 1.3 ppm
- PH: 6.0 to 6.5
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Rick Miller - Director of Public Services
Phone: 269.659.7270
Barry Cox - Engineer
Phone: 269.659.7249
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