Breitung Township

02/24/2025

Due to poor ice conditions from the warm weather, the East Kingsford and Quinnesec Ice Rinks are CLOSED until further notice.

02/05/2025

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Government website

01/21/2025

Due to the extreme cold temperatures, the Township Hall Office will be closed until
10:00 am. In case of an emergency, please contact the Department of Public Works at 906-779-2064

01/19/2025

01/17/2025

Given the expected extreme cold weather conditions coming in the next few days, if the wind chill reaches more than -10 degrees, the East Kingsford and Quinnesec warming buildings will be shut down during the cold spell.

01/17/2025

Protect your Home and Keep your Water Flowing when the Temperature Drops

When temperatures drop below freezing and especially when below 0, homeowners need to act in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting. Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation, or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

Both plastic and copper pipes can burst, and even a one-eighth-inch crack in a pipe can spew as much as 250 gallons of water per day, causing flooding, significant structural damage and the potential for mold.

Breitung Township’s Water Department will thaw frozen water lines between the curb stop (the valve near the street) and the water main. If your water line is frozen between the house and the curb stop, you may be charged for the service. To protect the pipes outside your home, do not remove any snow cover over sewer lines and water lines. Lines that are buried too shallow and have repeatedly frozen are the owner’s responsibility. With prior permission, the Township can put you on a “let run,” where you are charged for your estimated normal usage. This costs the water fund, which is used for system maintenance, and should not be a long-term remedy. A contractor can give you an estimate to excavate and insulate or install the line deeper.

Pipes inside the home are the responsibility of the homeowner. Ways you can prevent those pipes from freezing are:

• Insulate your pipes or install heat tape on them (check that they still work)

• Insulate or caulk any air leaks near or around pipes (check your basement or crawl space)

• Disconnect garden hoses and cover any outside faucets.

• Do not lower your thermostat temperature at night or when away (and never below 55 degrees)

• Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow more heat around pipes.

• Know where your water shutoff valve is in the event your pipes do freeze, then shut the valve, open the faucets and call a plumber.

Doing these important steps will reduce the damage caused by a burst pipe and help prevent it from happening.

If you have a problem or have any questions you can contact Breitung Township:

Water Department: (906) 779-2064 [email protected]
Main Office: (906) 779-2050

Steve Mulka, Superintendent

01/08/2025

01/06/2025

Good News!
The Breitung Township Ice Rink warming buildings will be open starting Tuesday, January 7th. Please see the attached schedule and rink rules.

01/06/2025

UPDATE!!
Waste Management was able to finish the route today. Garbage pick up is back on schedule.

Attention Breitung Township Residents:
The Waste Management truck broke down today and may not be able to complete the route. Please leave carts in their pickup locations if you are able. If Waste Management is unable to complete the route today, they will pick it up tomorrow which garbage will be delayed a day all of this week. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/02/2025

Christmas Tree Pick Up
Please have your trees by the curbside no later than the morning of January 13th.

12/26/2024

⚠️⚠️Black Ice Warning ⚠️⚠️

Black ice is forming from the humidity and dropping temperature . The newer asphalt is especially slick, be cautious on the new path and parking lots.