WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — The city of Cadillac is actively working to get the sanitary sewer station back up and running after floodwater got through the sandbags and berms protecting it.

Lesson Ave. is closed at Division St. as the city continues to try to get the station back up and running.

The city asks properties that are serviced from the station to refrain from using water and bathroom facilities. With the station being down, there is nothing that will move the sanitary sewage along through the main treatment facility. Using the bathroom and water facilities increases the risk of sanitary sewage backups happening in people’s homes and businesses.

Floodwater currently in the area is from the lake and the surrounding swamp areas. The city said none of the floodwater is from a burst sewer main.

The city does not know when services will be restored, but said they are working around the clock to get them back up.

According to the city, they are working with several partners to pump water away from the Lift Station so that it can be started up again.

The Mitchell/River Streets Culverts has equipment on site and engineering plans are underway. The area is being monitored for any shifting or further destabilization.

Road and facility closures:

Lesson Ave. at Division St.Chestnut St. from Lake St. to Linden St., and from Leeson St. to Huston St.North Blvd. from Chestnut to M-115Newland St. from Kenwood Rd. to North Blvd.Alexander St. from Kenwood Rd. to North Blvd.Sunset Ln. is closed mid-block between Selma St./Colfax St. and Colfax St./Lake Dr.Selma St. from Sunset Ln. to Lake CadillacLakeshore Dr.Forest Ln.Benedict Ct.Baker St.Lakeshore Park along Chestnut St. and Lake St.City docks behind the Rotary PavilionKenwood ParkThe Clam River GreenwayCity boat launches on Chestnut St. and in Kenwood Park are closedThe city said it is continuing to monitor areas impacted by flooding as well as prepare for further flooding.

Personal safety guidelines:

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Respect all road/park closures. Do not drive through flooded areas. Never cross moving water.Stay away from flooded areas near electrical equipment. Never walk, drive or wade through floodwater that may be near power lines, substations, transformers or other electrical infrastructure. Learn more safety tips.Be alert to crews working along roads. Drivers should slow down or stop and wait for oncoming traffic to clear so they can go safely past.Never use a generator in an attached garage, basement, enclosed patio or near any air intakes. Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and deadly gas.Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and report unguarded downed lines by calling 911 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050. Consumers Energy reminds people that falsely calling in downed lines slows down the restoration process for everyone.