Information on backflow testing and the electronic versions of the forms that were mailed out can be found below. This is for your home's irrigation system. These links point to the Orion Township Website:

 

Cross Connection Information (Back Flow Preventor) - Information on the testing and requirements from the State and Township.

 

Online Affidavit Form - Complete this form electronically to attest that you do not have an irrigation system or have irrigation that is not connected to the Orion Township Water Supply (Connected to a private well or pumped from Voorheis Lake)

 

Electronic (PDF) Version of the Testing Form - Form to provide to your certified testing agent.

 

Certified Search - "5110 - Tester" - Search for certified testers.

 

This post will expire on 9/4/2020.

 

Much of Voorheis Lake will be chemically treated on June 2, 2020 (weather permitting) for the control of aquatic nuisance weeds and algae under EGLE Permit No. ANC 9805492.

Restrictions on water use are as follows:

Do not use water for swimming or bathing until 6/3/2020

Do not use water for ornamentals or turf irrigation until 6/5/2020

Do not use this water for domestic purposes or agriculture irrigation until 6/7/2020

See the 6/2/2020 PLM Notice for details. Lakefront properties adjacent to the treatment area will be posted.

The Road Commission for Oakland County will be doing work on Waldon Road this year between Baldwin Road & Joslyn Road. The work dates are still to be announced. The work is part of their Spot Resurfacing Program. For more updates and other roads in the county please visit the RCOC Spot Resurfacing Program website. It is unclear at this time if this will be the entire length of Waldon Road or just small sections. This resurfacing program is not part of the Baldwin Road Reconstruction project.

The spring newsletter is now available for download. It is also available from clicking on Newsletters under the Residents section on the left side navigation bar. You need to be logged in to download the newsletter.

 

2020 is the first year that the newsletter is only available by downloading from this website. It is not being mailed via USPS or email as has been done in the past.

 

The fall newsletter will be available by September 15, 2020.

Beach Reservations are now being accepted for the 2020 season.

 

You can view the beach reservation process by clicking here.  Note to make a reservation this requires that you login to the website. If you need help or have any questions please contact Garrett Hoffman. 

Animal waste when left on the ground is not only a terrible surprise for your shoe, it is also a source of bacteria and parasites that are harmful to human health. When it rains, stormwater runoff from lawns and streets carries this waste - full of harmful bacteria - into storm drains and into the lake. Dog feces is as high as 3^rd on the list of contributors to contaminated water. Cleaning up after your pet is one guarantee in the life of every pet owner. Contrary to popular belief, dog feces is not fertilizer and does not provide any benefit to the soil. This article from The Clinton River Watershed Council provides more information about keeping pet waste out of our lake. If you are too busy to clean up after your dog or have physical limitations, Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Removal Services in Oxford (ph: 248-969-9400) may be able to help you.

We have established a kayaking club which encompasses everyone who lives in Keatington on both sides of the lake.  The name of the club is Voorheis Vixens. 

We meet every Monday (weather permitting) at 6:30 pm in the vicinity of the 2nd island where the mouth of both halves narrows.  We ask that kayakers be safe and stay close to shore as we meet because boats are still actively on the water until 7:30 pm.

Exciting times on Lake Voorheis -  Look for us out on the lake with our logo on orange shirts.