Sewer Problems (Sanitary Sewers)
210 E Gilbert DR
- Case Date:
- 8/12/2025
Hello!
We still have a very bad sewer odor at 210 E. Gilbert. I first reported this issue in November, 2024. It has not been resolved. We tested the water in the creek, and the ph levels are high, indicating sewage in the water. Here is the report below. Please contact me at 812-322-7997.
Maryellen May
My name is Jessica Will and I am a volunteer for the Adopt-A-Stream program.
I usually monitor the Griffy Lake site, but recently learned about water quality concerns in my neighborhood. So, this month, I also tested two sites along the creek running through Matlock Heights and into Cascade Park.
I believe there are strong indicators that our creek contains sewage and that sewage is being fed into Cascade Park. Please see results and observations below.
Site 1 results
pH: 8
Nitrate: 2
Nitrite: 0
Oxygen: 5
Site 2 results
pH: 9
Nitrate: 3
Nitrite: 1
Oxygen: 5
Observations
Elevated pH and nitrate levels may be indicators of sewage or other contamination.
Smells of sewage and detergent were strong at both sites.
Several manholes are placed along the stream, suggesting sewer lines run through the creek.
Please see attached image for site locations (blue pins).
I'm writing to share these results and concerns. I'm also seeking your guidance as to how to get the city involved in additional testing and potential sewage line repair.
Utilities Construction
1109 E Wylie ST
- Case Date:
- 8/11/2025
Detached water main cover, very dangerous
Potholes, Other Street Repair
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- Case Date:
- 8/7/2025
When heading west on E Rogers Rd. and entering the round-about to go north onto Sare Rd, the concrete is cracking and needs repaired. You can hear a piece of it move under your car as you roll over it.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
321 S Davisson ST
- Case Date:
- 8/7/2025
Large amount of gravel and debris on parking side of road. Between houses 321 and 323. Please send street sweeper/cleaner if you have time. Thank you
Potholes, Other Street Repair
1626 E Treadwell LN
- Case Date:
- 8/6/2025
Gravel and broken asphalt that has washout on the street and into their yard, killing their grass.
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
2304 S Milton DR
- Case Date:
- 8/3/2025
The drainage swale needs to be cleaned of debris to assure adequate drainage. Perhaps more so, there is a wall of weeds 5 feet tall needing to be cleaned up. The neighbor across the street had received a city warning of their grass being too tall while the weeds are many times that.
Biking & Walking
720 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 8/2/2025
Broken glass in bike lane
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
1219 W Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 8/1/2025
Lots of sand and debris in neighborhood streets. Please visit for a cleanup after construction is finished on monroe!
Water Utility Problems
514 S Grant ST
- Case Date:
- 7/31/2025
Water meter pit in alley on north side of 514 S Grant St has a broken cap, and looks like vehicle’s tires have been driving into the pit.
Water Utility Problems
704 E Winslow Farm DR
- Case Date:
- 7/31/2025
Evidently mowers hit this shut off well and pulled it up!