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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 remains in place for 7 Metro Detroit areas, repair timeline 2-4 weeks
Read full article: Boil water advisory remains in place for 7 Metro Detroit areas, repair timeline 2-4 weeksCounty officials are preparing to distribute water supplies to residents in seven Metro Detroit communities impacted by the boil water advisory that was first issued on Saturday.
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.
Boil water alert issued for Huron Township following large water main break
Read full article: Boil water alert issued for Huron Township following large water main breakA boil water alert was issued for Huron Township on Sunday following a large water main break, according to the Huron Township Police Department.
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.
Why we have water flow regulations for showerheads
Read full article: Why we have water flow regulations for showerheadsSomehow, amid the myriad of important issues and crisis in the world, were talking about showerheads and water pressure. While speaking at the White House in July, Trump said:So showerheads you take a shower, the water doesnt come out. Since first enacted in 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, they will also save energy. Some of the new low flow heads are rated at even lower flow rates, such as 1.8 or 1.5 gpm, saving significantly more water.
Boil water advisory issued for Berlin Township residents
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for Berlin Township residentsBERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Monroe County’s Berlin Township due to a water main break. In the advisory issued Wednesday morning, Berlin Township officials advise residents west of I-75 and west of Swan Creek Road, including Newport Road west of I-75, North Park, Newport Estates, Birchwood sub, Newport Woods and Newport Farms, are encouraged to boil water for the next three days or until further notice before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and washing fruits and vegetables. Residents and business might experience lower water pressure, a loss of water or discolored water from taps. The township said this boil water advisory is due to a water main break on Newport Road west of I-75. Local officials will notify the public when the advisory is lifted after repairs are made and proper testing has been completed, the township said.
Part of West Bloomfield Township under boil water advisory due to drop in water pressure
Read full article: Part of West Bloomfield Township under boil water advisory due to drop in water pressureWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Part of West Bloomfield Township is under a boil water advisory due to a drop in water pressure in the area, officials said. The advisory is in effect for residents and businesses east of Hiller Road and north of Greer Road. Wellington Woods #1 and #2, Wellington Meadows and Woodlands of West Bloomfield are also affected. The boil water advisory is expected to remain in effect for at least three days, officials said. Boil water instructionsHere are some instructions provided by West Bloomfield Township officials.