What is South Lyon Wellhead Protection?
It is the act of safeguarding our water supply.
The City of South Lyon's aquifer lies beneath the Pumpkinfest parade route from which we pump the City's water supply.
An aquifer is like an underground lake that is replenished by both rainwater and groundwater.
The City of South Lyon pumps 2 million gallons per day from this aquifer.
We supply 3,300 homes and businesses in the City of South Lyon with this water supply.
A single drop of motor oil can contaminate hundred of gallons of water.
What can I do to help protect the City of South Lyon Community Resources?
By properly recycling or disposing of household and commercial chemicals and reporting any illegal dumping to (248) 437-4006.
Want to help?
Join the City of South Lyon's Wellhead Protection Committee. For information, contact the Water Department at (248) 437-4006.
Need more information?
A DVD is available FREE to residents interested in learning more about the protection of South Lyon's drinking water. Pick up your copy from the Water and Wastewater Department- 23500 Dixboro Road between 9 & 10 Mile Roads, South Lyon, MI. The following is a summary:
“South Lyon Water Working For You-
Guidelines for Protecting Your Drinking Water Quality.”
This 28 minute video starts with an introduction to Wellhead Protection which is a program designed to protect public water supply wells from contamination. Information is outlined for:
Throughout the video are 1/2 - 3 minute interviews with city officials, industry leaders, and wellhead volunteers discussing topics related to their roles in the safety of the city’s drinking water. Origin: The South Lyon Wellhead Protection Team worked with Gayle Fike from the South Lyon High School Television and Speech Department during the 2005-2006 school year. Under Gayle’s direction, South Lyon High School senior Adam Enfroy undertook the project for Independent Study credit in which he shot, designed, and edited our script to produce this educational public service announcement.