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Catch basin maintenance backlog

Lansing

Summary

Only about 3,800 of the city's 13,000+ catch basins have been serviced since 2024, causing flooding, waterway pollution and street deterioration — and putting Lansing out of compliance with the Clean Water Act.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Cost not yet estimated; would fund two staff positions and a new clamshell truck.

✅Who benefits

Residents in flood-prone areas and everyone who uses city streets and waterways.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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