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.
Street & Traffic Signs
211 E Gilbert DR
- Case Date:
- 3/13/2024
The stop sign posted at the corner of our lot (where E Gilbert Dr and N Laverne Dr intersect) is missing. Currently, the post is standing with no sign indicating "STOP." As this is a hazard to the vehicle and pedestrian traffic in our neighborhood, would it be possible to replace the sign quickly?
Recycling
211 E State Road 45 46 Bypass
- Case Date:
- 3/15/2016
separate bins paper 939
Parks & Playgrounds
220 E Gilbert DR
- Case Date:
- 7/7/2013
It looks like there may be poison ivy growing along the limestone wall near the climbing web at the Lower Cascades playground, in an area where children are likely to come in contact with it.
Yard Waste
220 E Glendora DR
- Case Date:
- 5/24/2016
over sized can 948
- Case Date:
- 6/24/2024
Neighbor appears to be burning trash in am once per week. Thank you.
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
2200 N Dunn ST
- Case Date:
- 9/17/2025
Gravel has built up on bike path/sidewalk near the driveway of this house on N Dunn making it dangerous for cyclists.
- Case Date:
- 8/28/2012
Blocked Street
2201 N Fritz DR
- Case Date:
- 10/8/2022
On game days, people want to park on both sides of Fritz Dr. In spite of signage that restricts to one side only. We are a cul de sac and the no parking signs are facing the wrong way. Can we get the signage corrected so we are not blocked from getting in and out on game day?
Abandoned Vehicle
2201 N Fritz DR
- Case Date:
- 7/28/2021
Neighbors across the street from us have been moved out of their house by the Cream and Crimson management company. A car that belonged to the former tenants has been miced out of there driveway and left partly in our driveway and partially in the street near the end of the culture we sac on Fritz Drive. A Resource Officer did cone out 3 days ago to notice it as an abandoned car to be towed after 5 days. It remains in an awkward place for vehicle movement at our dead end. It is a blue CRV, a Hyundai, unlocked.