Perry City Hall * 203 W. Polly Street * Perry, MI 48872-9503 * Phone: (517) 625-6155 * Fax: (517) 625-6157 * Hearing Impaired may Dial 711
DPW Mission
The DPW is on-call around the clock to maintain the infrastructure that supports the daily life of City residents.
The water system, streets and public services in our community are managed with the highest consideration for
quality, convenience and efficiency.
DPW Superintendent John Souder
DPW Superintendent John Souder and his staff are available to see
that services in the City are maintained at the level residents expect.
His first priority is "Service to the Community."
The dedicated team working in the field to provide service to City
residents is comprised of Superintendent John Souder,
Eric Smith, Tony Davis,
Tim Beduhn and Colton Dietz.
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*Quick Links*
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Perry City Hall
203 W. Polly Street
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Trash Opt Out Form
(Commercial Accts. Only)
2017 Water Quality
Report
2018
Lead & Copper
Monitoring Report
Test Results for
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances
(8-15-18)
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The Department of Public Works is headquartered at the southwest end of
Lamb Street immediately west of City Hall.
DPW Staff is on duty 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
In addition, a staff member is always on call for emergencies.
To contact the DPW, persons may call (517) 625-4500, 24-hours a day.
Water System and Water Quality
The City of Perry Water System has a 200,000-gallon storage tank and an average daily flow of about
210,000-gallons which increases during warmer weather. The water system is monitored daily to assure
the highest quality of water possible, and to meet standards set by the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Meter Reading has been updated with time-saving devices added to all water meters.
This device (transponder) allows the meter to be read from the road via radio transmission to a
handheld computer.
This process has allowed staff to dedicate more time on regular maintenance and less time walking
door-to-door to read meters.
City of Perry Sewer System
The City of Perry Sewer System, maintained by the DPW, is comprised of seven pump stations located
throughout the city, which requires constant monitoring and maintenance to assure continuous 24-7 operation.
The DPW staff also maintains a Lagoon system on Bath Road near the railroad tracks, which also requires
constant maintenance to assure proper operation.
In early spring when the ice melts, the warmer water rises to the top of the pond. Because this is a
natural process, there usually is an odor emitted. This is called the 'rollover,' and should only last a few days.
Necessary steps are always taken to assure this process occurs quickly so the odor problem is present for the
shortest time possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about the City sewer system and how it operates, please call
Superintendent John Souder, (517) 625-4500.
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant flushing is done on a routine basis, as determined by the DPW Superintendent.
Whenever possible, hydrants are flushed as needed beginning in April and ending in October.
When needed, hydrant flushing is scheduled the third week of the flushing month.
In 2019, DPW will FLUSH HYDRANTS monthly on a four-day schedule
beginning Monday, April 22.
The 4-Day Schedule is comprised of:
Monday – North of the Tracks on the West side of M-52
Tuesday – North of the Tracks on the East side of M-52 and all of Lansing Road
Wednesday – South of the Tracks on East side of M-52
Thursday – Ruppert Road to Bath to the Oaks Subdivision –
Through the Subdivision to Country Estates Subdivision (Bath Road)
Back to Williams – Down to Third and All the property on the West Side of M-52
USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN DOING LAUNDRY!!
Wood Chips
The City maintains a Wood Chip Pile for residents use. Residents may load their own chips or
DPW personnel will load the chips in a truck or trailer at a cost of $2 per (equipment) bucket.
Please contact the DPW to arrange an appointment between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The Vac Truck will officially begin picking up piles of Leaves Wednesday, May 1, 2019 -
However, leaves in Paper Yard Waste Bags, placed at the Curb will be picked up
as Time and Weather Permits
Leaf Piles will be picked-up Every Wednesday throughout the Summer (Weather Permitting)
The Chipper will officially begin picking up piles of Small Limbs and Branches
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 and continue Every Tuesday throughout the Summer
(Weather Permitting)
Small Limbs and Branches (not exceeding 2-inches in diameter and one foot in length)
should be piled with cut ends facing the street. They must also be separate from
Yard Waste to prevent damage to the Chipper and Vac Truck.
New Rule: Yard Waste Disposal
In accordance with Ordinance No. 326 Sec. 1080.2, approved March 5, 2015, by the Perry City Council:
Mixed Yard Waste must be placed in a Disposable Paper Yard Waste bag at the curb for the DPW crew
to pick up and dispose of. Bags may not weigh more than 35-pounds.
Plastic Bags for Yard Wastes are Prohibited.
The City Vac truck and Chipper will continue to be utilized to pick up branches/twigs, leaves,
and lawn clippings if those items are carefully separated and put in completely different piles.
Twigs and small tree branches (not exceeding 2-inches in diameter and one foot in length)
should be piled with cut ends facing the street,
separate from yard waste to prevent damage to
Chipper and Vac Truck.
Remember, the individual piles Must Not have any other matter in them.
Paper Refuse bags are available locally at Darling Hardware.
(Effective April 2015)
Overnight Parking is PROHIBITED 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. on City streets, in public parking lots and in
road right-of-ways.
To facilitate snow removal by the DPW, special enforcement of this ordinance is practiced from
November 1st through April 1st.
Businesses and residents are responsible for the removal of snow and ice on sidewalks abutting
their property.