Silver Lake residents raise concern over sewage dump behind outhouse

WOLVERINE, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Residents and visitors of the Silver Lake access site in Wolverine are voicing concerns over what they describe as sewage, trash, and feces found behind an outhouse.

According to residents, someone pumped the tank of the outhouse and instead of hauling the waste away, dumped it behind the facility.

Ken Flickinger, a resident of Wolverine, said he has contacted several agencies, including the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hotline service and the Cheboygan County Environmental Health, in an effort to address the issue.

“This can’t go, we got children that play here,” said Flickinger. “So, I mean we just, the people use that outhouse. They go in there change their swimsuits, kids go in there to use it and it’s only it’s right behind the outhouse people got to walk within four feet of this biohazard. I think biohazard is a good name for it.”

Efforts to reach the Parks and Recreation Division for comment have been unsuccessful, as DNR offices are closed during state holidays.

The situation remains unresolved, and residents are awaiting action to remove the waste. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.