South 10th Street sewer backup and unresolved damages
Saginaw
Summary
A landlord and his tenant told Council a city-contracted hydrant flush during June road construction flooded basements with sewer water on South 10th. Months later they still have no heat, hot water, or compensation, and say the city, contractor, and MDOT keep pointing at each other.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents report major out-of-pocket losses from flooded basements, destroyed belongings, motel stays, and inoperable furnaces and hot water heaters.
Resolution would restore safe, habitable housing for the affected tenants and landlord.
Brian Bowen, his tenant Julian Zamora, and neighboring households with flooded, contaminated basements.
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