Sterling Heights Relief Drain Concern (houses, neighborhoods, bankrupt)

[revrvt]

Hey all...
I grew up in Sterling Hts. and it seems that a lot of people I know that grew up along the relief drain that runs all the way across the city halfway between 15 Mile Rd and Metro Parkway have serious health issues. I've heard of fertility issues, all sorts of cancers, tumors, cysts, etc. More than what I think would be found in the general public. Does anyone know if there has ever been any evidence of contamination? Any studies or reports citing possible health concerns? And why, after all these years since the actual drain was covered, has that property never been developed or used for a park or bike trail, etc? Last time I was up there it was just fenced off with signs posted stating "No Trespassing." Any information or guidance on where to find information would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Maxine3]

Originally Posted by revrvt

Hey all...
I grew up in Sterling Hts. and it seems that a lot of people I know that grew up along the relief drain that runs all the way across the city halfway between 15 Mile Rd and Metro Parkway have serious health issues. I've heard of fertility issues, all sorts of cancers, tumors, cysts, etc. More than what I think would be found in the general public. Does anyone know if there has ever been any evidence of contamination? Any studies or reports citing possible health concerns? And why, after all these years since the actual drain was covered, has that property never been developed or used for a park or bike trail, etc? Last time I was up there it was just fenced off with signs posted stating "No Trespassing." Any information or guidance on where to find information would be appreciated. Thanks.

We moved to Sterling Heights in 1967, before the Red Run drain was built. Our basement flooded 3 times in the first 6 months. Never after the drain was built. We never heard of health problems regarding the drain, however there were concerns about the Edison Corridor. We lived (until 1997) about a block and a half from the corridor and about a mile from the drain.
One of our neighbors died at 48 from breast cancer. Two died at 56, one from stomach cancer, the other moved away and I don't know what she died from. Both of their husbands died in their late 60's.
My husband, and recently another neighbor, have Parkinson's.
I don't know what the odds are for other neighborhoods.

[revrvt]

Originally Posted by Maxine3

We moved to Sterling Heights in 1967, before the Red Run drain was built. Our basement flooded 3 times in the first 6 months. Never after the drain was built. We never heard of health problems regarding the drain, however there were concerns about the Edison Corridor. We lived (until 1997) about a block and a half from the corridor and about a mile from the drain.
One of our neighbors died at 48 from breast cancer. Two died at 56, one from stomach cancer, the other moved away and I don't know what she died from. Both of their husbands died in their late 60's.
My husband, and recently another neighbor, have Parkinson's.
I don't know what the odds are for other neighborhoods.

Thanks Maxine. Yeah we had concerns about the Edison corridor. We moved there in 1974 and my parents wouldn't even look at houses on the first street along either side of the corridor! Back then nobody seemed concerned about the relief drain, though... We ended up on Tulane, just south of Metro Parkway between Dodge Park and Van Dyke, but my partner grew up on Marc Drive which runs along the drain site between Ryan and Dequindre. Plus he went to Sterling Hts High which sits alongside the Edison Corridor, so he got a double whammy. I just find it odd that even though it's covered now, and the city's own master plan calls for bike trails and parks along the drain site, and yet it sits vacant and fenced off... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

[Jwo85]

It would be nice if they removed some houses that are bankrupt along that drain corridor and built a bridge over it So I don't have to leave the neighborhood while riding my bike to my grandmas house on the next street over.

[Maxine3]

Originally Posted by revrvt

Thanks Maxine. Yeah we had concerns about the Edison corridor. We moved there in 1974 and my parents wouldn't even look at houses on the first street along either side of the corridor! Back then nobody seemed concerned about the relief drain, though... We ended up on Tulane, just south of Metro Parkway between Dodge Park and Van Dyke, but my partner grew up on Marc Drive which runs along the drain site between Ryan and Dequindre. Plus he went to Sterling Hts High which sits alongside the Edison Corridor, so he got a double whammy. I just find it odd that even though it's covered now, and the city's own master plan calls for bike trails and parks along the drain site, and yet it sits vacant and fenced off... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers
I forgot to mention the mental illnesses of, at least, two of our nearby neighbors.