Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating complaints from residents in Wyandotte, Michigan and surrounding Downriver, Michigan communities regarding recurring sewage odors allegedly originating from the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (“DUWA”) treatment facility.
What Consumers Report
Residents report experiencing recurring odors allegedly associated with wastewater treatment operations, including:
- Strong rotten-egg, sewage, sulfur, or hydrogen sulfide odors.
- Odors occurring on a daily or near-daily basis.
- Odors that allegedly prevent residents from opening windows or spending time outdoors.
- Concerns that odor conditions worsened following operational or chemical-treatment changes at the facility.
Residents also report filing complaints with local officials and odor-reporting programs without meaningful improvement.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Persistent wastewater-treatment odors may substantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of residential property. Potential concerns may include:
- Property-value impacts.
- Nuisance-related quality-of-life harms.
- Repeated interference with outdoor activities.
- Potential exposure to hydrogen sulfide and other odor-causing compounds.
Signs You May Be Affected
- You live in Wyandotte, Southgate, Riverview, or nearby Downriver communities in Michigan.
- You regularly smell sewage, sulfur, or rotten-egg odors.
- The odors interfere with your enjoyment of your home.
- You have filed complaints regarding odors from the wastewater facility.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.