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New partnership aims to reduce flooding in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: New partnership aims to reduce flooding in Southeast MichiganThe Great Lakes Water Authority, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is working to find alternatives to help reduce flooding in Southeast Michigan.
Detour routes in place as GLWA continues infrastructure project in Oakland County
Read full article: Detour routes in place as GLWA continues infrastructure project in Oakland CountyThe Great Lakes Water Authority is continuing crucial infrastructure work on 8 Mile Road, a project of significant importance to the regional water system. This work will provide redundancy and ensure the system's resilience in Oakland County.
Great Lakes Water Authority, Highland Park enter tentative agreement over unpaid water bills
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority, Highland Park enter tentative agreement over unpaid water billsA decade-long dispute between the city of Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority over unpaid water bills is heading towards an end.
Highland Park City Council approves proposed settlement with Great Lakes Water Authority
Read full article: Highland Park City Council approves proposed settlement with Great Lakes Water AuthorityA decade-long dispute between the city of Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority over unpaid water bills is heading towards an end.
Great Lakes Water Authority receives $1 million payment from Highland Park
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority receives $1 million payment from Highland ParkThe Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) received a $1 million payment stipulated in the interim agreement reached this week regarding the collection cases against Highland Park.
GLWA, Highland Park reaches interim agreement including payment of $24M water services in 2014 case
Read full article: GLWA, Highland Park reaches interim agreement including payment of $24M water services in 2014 caseThe Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the City of Highland Park have reached an interim agreement, including payment of Highland Park's $24 million judgment owed to GLWA for unpaid water and wastewater services in the 2014 case.
$24M bill has families worried their water could get shutoff in Highland Park
Read full article: $24M bill has families worried their water could get shutoff in Highland ParkThat $24 million bill has some residents worried the water to the city could get shut off. But others say bankruptcy is just another way for the city to avoid paying what it owes.
Highland Park mayor asks Whitmer to approve municipal bankruptcy over $19M water, sewage debt
Read full article: Highland Park mayor asks Whitmer to approve municipal bankruptcy over $19M water, sewage debtThe legal road has run out for the city, and the millions of dollars it owes the Great Lakes Water Authority are about to come due.
Highland Park faces financial emergency with over $19M in unpaid water bills
Read full article: Highland Park faces financial emergency with over $19M in unpaid water billsAfter years of litigation over nonpayment of bills, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Great Lakes Water Authority, which means the millions in arrears the city is to GLWA are to be paid.
Quality testing shows repaired Metro Detroit water main ready to resume operations
Read full article: Quality testing shows repaired Metro Detroit water main ready to resume operationsThe troubled water transmission main in Metro Detroit is nearly ready to resume normal operations several weeks after a leak was discovered and forced the main to shut down.
Repair timeline pushed back even further for broken Metro Detroit water main
Read full article: Repair timeline pushed back even further for broken Metro Detroit water mainA repaired water transmission main that services several Metro Detroit communities is now expected to resume normal operations in early October, weeks after its expected resumption, after a leak closed the main in mid-August.
Broken Metro Detroit water main will resume operations mid-September, officials say
Read full article: Broken Metro Detroit water main will resume operations mid-September, officials sayRepairs of the broken water main causing problems for Metro Detroiters since mid-August are finally complete, but the main still won’t be operational for several weeks.
Crews installing new pipe at Metro Detroit water main break site, working to ‘fully close’ main
Read full article: Crews installing new pipe at Metro Detroit water main break site, working to ‘fully close’ mainCrews are working Thursday to install parts of a new pipe that are replacing a damaged pipe at the site of a major water main break in Metro Detroit.
Boil water advisory has ended for some Oakland County communities; Novi remains in effect
Read full article: Boil water advisory has ended for some Oakland County communities; Novi remains in effectThe boil water notice that was issued on Monday for Walled Lake, Commerce Township, has ended. Officials say that the city-wide Boil Water Advisory in Novi remains in effect.
Boil water advisory in effect for Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and Novi
Read full article: Boil water advisory in effect for Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and NoviA boil water advisory has been issued for all Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and Novi residents after a loss of pressure occurred due to a temporary power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority station on Monday.
Water main break repair timeline pushed back in Metro Detroit amid delivery delays
Read full article: Water main break repair timeline pushed back in Metro Detroit amid delivery delaysDelayed deliveries of a replacement pipe are pushing back the repair timeline of a broken water main that has impacted several Metro Detroit communities for the last few weeks.
Repair of Metro Detroit water main hampered by replacement pipe delivery delays
Read full article: Repair of Metro Detroit water main hampered by replacement pipe delivery delaysDelayed deliveries of a replacement pipe are pushing back the repair timeline of a broken water main that has impacted several Metro Detroit communities for the last few weeks.
Part of replacement pipe for broken Metro Detroit water main sent back for not meeting ‘specifications’
Read full article: Part of replacement pipe for broken Metro Detroit water main sent back for not meeting ‘specifications’A new, replacement pipe piece delivered to the site of a major water main break in Metro Detroit on Thursday was sent back because it “did not meet specifications,” officials report Friday.
Pipe delivery delayed at water main break site in Metro Detroit, could set back repair timeline
Read full article: Pipe delivery delayed at water main break site in Metro Detroit, could set back repair timelineA replacement pipe scheduled to be delivered Tuesday to the site of a major water main break in Metro Detroit has been delayed until the end of the week, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Highland Park ordered to pay $21M water bill: ‘This is just devastating’
Read full article: Highland Park ordered to pay $21M water bill: ‘This is just devastating’A ruling from an appeals court could put the City of Highland Park in a world of hurt. That ruling re-instates a $21 million unpaid water bill, and that’s a number the city of less than ten thousand just can’t afford.
23 Metro Detroit communities asked to limit outdoor water use after main break
Read full article: 23 Metro Detroit communities asked to limit outdoor water use after main breakResidents in nearly two dozen Metro Detroit communities are being asked to limit their outdoor water usage to help reduce pressure on the regional water system following a major main break last weekend.
Great Lakes Water Authority provides update on Metro Detroit water main break
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority provides update on Metro Detroit water main breakThe Great Lakes Water Authority provided an update Tuesday afternoon on the water main break that sparked a boil water advisory for several counties across Metro Detroit.
No boil water notice issued for Madison Heights despite low water pressure
Read full article: No boil water notice issued for Madison Heights despite low water pressureThe city of Madison Heights is experiencing low water pressure amid a major water main break affecting several Metro Detroit communities, but the city is not under a boil water advisory, officials say.
Boil water advisory continues for several Metro Detroit communities after water main break
Read full article: Boil water advisory continues for several Metro Detroit communities after water main breakA precautionary boil water notice was issued for 7 communities after a water main break caused a loss of pressure Saturday morning.
Map of where 935,000 Metro Detroiters are impacted by leak in GLWA’s largest water main
Read full article: Map of where 935,000 Metro Detroiters are impacted by leak in GLWA’s largest water mainA precautionary boil water notice was issued for 23 communities after a water main break caused a loss of pressure Saturday morning.
GLWA denies all claims related to surface, basement flooding in Metro Detroit in June 2021
Read full article: GLWA denies all claims related to surface, basement flooding in Metro Detroit in June 2021The Great Lakes Water Authority said it is not liable for basement and surface flooding in the summer of last year and is denying all claims it has received.
Are pumping stations in Metro Detroit ready for a major rainstorm? Or will freeways flood again?
Read full article: Are pumping stations in Metro Detroit ready for a major rainstorm? Or will freeways flood again?June marks nearly one year since a massive rainstorm dumped several inches of rain down on Metro Detroit.
Macomb Township votes to withhold money to GLWA over Highland Park unpaid debt
Read full article: Macomb Township votes to withhold money to GLWA over Highland Park unpaid debtMacomb Township has voted to withhold funds that would go toward Great Lakes Water Authority arrearages and put the money in escrow.
Flashpoint Interview: Local leaders discuss Highland Park, GLWA water dispute
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Local leaders discuss Highland Park, GLWA water disputeA nasty fight has broken out over our regional water system, even as the state tries to solve our longtime infrastructure problems.
Live stream: Macomb County officials discuss Great Lakes Water Authority rate increase
Read full article: Live stream: Macomb County officials discuss Great Lakes Water Authority rate increaseMacomb County Executive Mark Hackel is holding a news briefing Wednesday morning to discuss the county’s response to a rate increase approved by the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Great Lakes Water Authority approves 3.7% rate hike
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority approves 3.7% rate hikeOn Wednesday (Feb. 23), the Great Lakes Water Authority approved hikes to the water and sewer rates for the 2023 fiscal year by a 6-0 vote. Water will increase by 3.7% and sewer by 2.4%.
Boil water notice lifted for Commerce Township, Novi, Walled Lake following water main break in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Boil water notice lifted for Commerce Township, Novi, Walled Lake following water main break in Farmington HillsA boil water notice has been lifted for Commerce Township, Novi and Walled Lake following a water main break in Farmington Hills that impacted several areas.
Multiple homes damaged from massive water main break in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Multiple homes damaged from massive water main break in Farmington HillsA massive water main break in Farmington Hills damaged multiple homes and several Metro Detroit communities are now under boil water advisories.
Boil water advisories issued for 3 Oakland County areas: What you need to know
Read full article: Boil water advisories issued for 3 Oakland County areas: What you need to knowA boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.
Boil water advisory issued for Novi, Walled Lake, Commerce Township after water main break in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for Novi, Walled Lake, Commerce Township after water main break in Farmington HillsA boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.
Officials search for answers after ground shift in Detroit neighborhood causes damage
Read full article: Officials search for answers after ground shift in Detroit neighborhood causes damageIt has been nearly two weeks since the ground buckled in Southwest Detroit and officials still don’t know what caused it.
Great Lakes Water Authority identifies issue at SE Detroit pump station ahead of flood threat
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority identifies issue at SE Detroit pump station ahead of flood threatWith several inches of rain expected to fall across Metro Detroit over the next few days, the Great Lakes Water Authority is warning residents to remain alert and be prepared for potential flooding -- especially after an issue was discovered at a local pump station.
Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area
Read full article: Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area"At no time have they gave us any indication that the residents were in danger."
Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages area
Read full article: Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages areaState officials said there’s no threat to the public, but residents disagree.
Southwest Detroit gas pipe shut off after unexplained ground shift continues to pose problems
Read full article: Southwest Detroit gas pipe shut off after unexplained ground shift continues to pose problemsAn investigation into the cause of an unexplained ground shift in Southwest Detroit is still underway, as officials say it continues to cause problems in the area nearly one week later.
DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest Detroit
Read full article: DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest Detroit“It felt like an explosion or earthquake honestly. The doors in the building were shifting. We were trying to fix them and then we noticed that it was actually a foundation issue. Cracks were appearing inside as well as outside."
Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odor
Read full article: Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odorAnyone who smells gas or a strong odor in the area is asked to call EGLE’s Pollution Emergency Alerting System hotline at 800-292-4706.
Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit“Here we are two, three months later and this is pretty much happening week after week. What are we supposed to do? Who are we supposed to call? When we do call, we pretty much hit a dead end,” Jackson said.
Great Lakes Water Authority leader quitting weeks after floods
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority leader quitting weeks after floodsThe head of a regional water agency in southeastern Michigan says she's resigning, weeks after thousands of homes were spoiled by sewage backups during a tremendous storm.
Boil water notice issued for part of Farmington Hills after power failure
Read full article: Boil water notice issued for part of Farmington Hills after power failureThe south and southwest portions of Farmington Hills are under a boil water advisory issued Wednesday morning after a power failure at a Great Lakes Water Authority booster station.
Great Lakes Water Authority reports power issue at Detroit’s Blue Hill Pump Station on Friday
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority reports power issue at Detroit’s Blue Hill Pump Station on FridayGLWA said it will conduct an after-event analysis and work with residents in the tributary system to determine if they experienced flooding.
Live stream: Great Lakes Water Authority prepares for this weekend’s forecasted rainfall
Read full article: Live stream: Great Lakes Water Authority prepares for this weekend’s forecasted rainfallThe Great Lakes Water Authority is holding a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss preparedness for this weekend's forecasted rainfall.
GLWA responds to break on 30-inch water transmission main causing flooding in Detroit
Read full article: GLWA responds to break on 30-inch water transmission main causing flooding in DetroitDETROIT – On Saturday, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) issued a statement on a 30 inch transmission main break. The 30-inch water transmission main is located on Marquette Street just south of Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Although water service has not been interrupted the issue caused flooding in the area, according to the GLWA. While this incident has not impacted water service, there has been significant flooding in the impacted area, which runs from Marquette Street on the West to Harding Street on East, Jefferson on the North to Freud Street on the South. GLWA will work with residents in the impacted area to address the damage caused by the water main break,” read the statement released by the GLWA.
Garden City reports water service interruption
Read full article: Garden City reports water service interruptionGARDEN CITY, Mich. The city of Garden City is reporting a water service interruption on Tuesday. According to the city, water service has been interrupted throughout the city due to work being done by the Great Lakes Water Authority. Restoration efforts are underwayWhen water is restored it could result in brown water to areas of the City, reads a statement from the city. Please check your water before doing laundry or avoid doing laundry at all if you see any discoloration of your water. Running your faucets if you see brown water after the water work is complete will eliminate the problem.
Boil water advisory issued for portion of Westland lifted
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for portion of Westland liftedWESTLAND, Mich. – The mandatory boil water advisory issued by the Great Lakes Water Authority for a portion of the city of Westland (Cherry Hill to Michigan Avenue and Henry Ruff to Venoy) has been lifted. Testing has confirmed that the water is safe to consume and meets all Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Original Story: Portion of Westland remains under boil water advisoryGLWA took the precautionary measure of issuing the mandatory boil water advisory on Thursday evening due to the loss of pressure in the water distribution system caused by an error made by the GLWA field service crews during pressure reducing valve replacement maintenance activities in the area. Whenever a water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, the precautionary measure of a boil water advisory is recommended.
Portion of Westland remains under boil water advisory
Read full article: Portion of Westland remains under boil water advisoryWESTLAND, Mich. – Because of a loss of pressure in parts of the Westland water supply, a portion of the city is under a boil water advisory. According to Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) officials, the first round of tests taken have come back clear. The second round of test results will be returned on Sunday and upon a second clear result, GLWA will lift the boil water advisory. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is canceled by the Great Lakes Water Authority. The boil water advisory is expected to be resolved within 48 hours after water has been restored.
Riverview under citywide boil water order
Read full article: Riverview under citywide boil water orderRIVERVIEW, Mich. – The city of Riverview is under a boil water order until further notice while it experiences a water shutoff. Here’s a statement from the city:“The city is currently experiencing a city-wide water shutoff from GLWA due to a valve replacement project. We are working with GLWA to get the water turned back on.”Riverview police said the city is under a boil water order until further notice. Water service is restored however this caused the city of Riverview to need to issue a boil water advisory. It is expected that this boil water advisory will last 48 hours so that sampling can be done to ensure water quality.