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Water main break floods woman’s home in Lincoln Park
Read full article: Water main break floods woman’s home in Lincoln ParkResidents living in the Lincoln Park area of O’Connor and Porter avenues say they’ve been dealing with a flooded street and low water pressure caused by a broken water main for nearly a week.
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.
Detroiters growing frustrated with street flooding related to an unrepaired water main break
Read full article: Detroiters growing frustrated with street flooding related to an unrepaired water main breakDetroit citizens are concerned with street flooding caused by a water main break that has not been repaired.
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.
‘I’m constantly losing stuff’: Water main break floods basements on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: ‘I’m constantly losing stuff’: Water main break floods basements on Detroit’s west sideA water main break over the weekend caused a massive mess for folks living in a neighborhood on Detroit’s west side, and sadly this isn’t the first time it’s happened.
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.
Boil water advisory in effect for 133K in Metro Detroit: What residents need to know
Read full article: Boil water advisory in effect for 133K in Metro Detroit: What residents need to knowA boil water advisory remains in effect for seven Metro Detroit communities, covering more than 130,000 residents in the region, after a water main break impacted water pressure on Saturday morning -- and it could be weeks before it’s fixed.
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.
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.
Whitmer declares emergency for 4 Metro Detroit counties as water main break affects thousands
Read full article: Whitmer declares emergency for 4 Metro Detroit counties as water main break affects thousandsOn Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties following Saturday’s water main break.
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.
Michigan activates State Emergency Operations Center as water main break affects thousands
Read full article: Michigan activates State Emergency Operations Center as water main break affects thousandsMichigan officials activated the State Emergency Operations Center Saturday afternoon in an effort to better respond a major water main break that is impacting more than a dozen Metro Detroit communities.
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.
Broken water main frustrating families on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Broken water main frustrating families on Detroit’s west sideBroken water mains have been a big problem across the city this winter, and now another break is impacting a Detroit neighborhood while also frustrating families.
Water main break disrupts traffic in Detroit on I-94
Read full article: Water main break disrupts traffic in Detroit on I-94Bitter cold conditions are responsible for causing 75 active water main breaks in Detroit, including one today (Jan. 26) that shut down I-94.Traffic has been stopped along westbound I-94 while work crews shut off the water main that sprung a leak, sending water gushing down the freeway.
Update: Water main break leaves frozen pond on Detroit’s westside
Read full article: Update: Water main break leaves frozen pond on Detroit’s westsidehe water has gone down about an inch or so, but it stopped; The damage is done.The water is deep, and the ice is thicker as everything in the neighborhood is frozen solid, including a kids scooter.
Water main break could cause low water pressure in area of West Bloomfield Township
Read full article: Water main break could cause low water pressure in area of West Bloomfield TownshipOfficials said a water main break could cause low water pressure Monday night in an area of West Bloomfield Township.
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.
Farmington water main on Oakland Street to be shut down temporarily
Read full article: Farmington water main on Oakland Street to be shut down temporarilyThe water main on Oakland Street between Gill Road and Wilmarth Avenue will be shut down Wednesday, Nov. 3, in order for the contractor to complete the final connection to the city’s water supply system, Farmington officials announced Tuesday.
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.
More repairs to close Jackson Avenue in Ann Arbor after water main break
Read full article: More repairs to close Jackson Avenue in Ann Arbor after water main breakStarting at 9 a.m. on Monday, eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced down to one lane on Jackson Avenue to allow for emergency reconstruction on North Maple Road.
Officials say water main break being repaired at Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal, operations returning,
Read full article: Officials say water main break being repaired at Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal, operations returning,A water main break has temporarily impacted some operations at Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s McNamara Terminal, officials said.
Woman says sinkhole on Detroit’s east side hurting her business
Read full article: Woman says sinkhole on Detroit’s east side hurting her businessDETROIT – After Detroit residents complained of a sinkhole near the intersection of Goddard and Dearing streets last month, city workers went to the site to address it. However, one woman said the issue still persists and is even impacting her business. Related: Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroit’s east side“You can gradually see it over the years that it was going to be a problem,” Montgomery said. When a water main broke and the pavement finally gave way, it created a sinkhole. “All we can do is just sit back and wait but how long will we have to wait?” Montgomery said.
Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – A leak in a water main caused water to slowly break away the soil base underneath a street in Detroit, eventually causing the pavement to cave. It is uncertain when the chunk of the intersection at Goddard and Dearing streets collapsed, but some neighbors said they saw it as early as 5:15 a.m. Monday. “When I had seen it this morning, I was shocked,” said neighbor Fred Washington, who said he had seen the sinkhole at about 9 a.m. Monday. AdSometime after 5 p.m., at least 12 hours after it was first spotted, the first Detroit Water & Sewerage truck arrived to secure the area. A crew will be in the area all night to keep it secured and begin the underground pipe repair Tuesday morning.
Water main repair may disrupt service for some in Lathrup Village
Read full article: Water main repair may disrupt service for some in Lathrup VillageLATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich. – Repair work on a water main break Tuesday in Lathrup Village may impact service for some. City officials will turn water off Tuesday from 7 a.m. to noon as crews repair the break. Businesses in the area may experience service disruptions during repairs, but no residential areas are expected to be impacted. City officials are warning that occupants may experience discolored water for several hours after the repair has been completed. If you experience discolored water, officials recommend turning on the cold water faucet at the lowest level of the residence, closest to the water meter and letting the water run for about 10 minutes.
City worker dies from injuries sustained in trench collapse in Eastpointe
Read full article: City worker dies from injuries sustained in trench collapse in EastpointeEASTPOINTE, Mich. – An Eastpointe city worker has died following the collapse of a trench he was working on. ORIGINAL STORY: Eastpointe city worker dies after trench collapsesCity officials confirmed the Department of Public Works employee that passed away was 45-year-old Brian Theobald. “When he’s an employee of Eastpointe -- It’s a small community, so he’s part of the family,” Pollard added. I extend my deepest sympathies to the Theobald family and Brian’s Eastpointe family. Brian Died serving the citizens of Eastpointe and will always be remembered, City manager Elke DoomMORE: Macomb County news
City of Belleville working to address water main break
Read full article: City of Belleville working to address water main breakBELLEVILLE, Mich. – The city of Belleville is working to address a water main break at E. Huron River Drive between Bedell Street and Madelon Avenue. The city does not know exactly when the issue will be resolved, but repair efforts are underway. Water service may be temporarily stopped to make repairs. No boil water alert has been issued at this time. City officials are urging people to avoid the area.
South Lyon police report ‘major water main break'
Read full article: South Lyon police report ‘major water main break'SOUTH LYON, Mich. – The South Lyon Police Department sent out an alert that there’s a “major water main break” in the city. The water main break is in the area of Pontiac Trail and Dorothy Street, police said. Residents in the areas of Dorothy Street, Princeton Drive, University Avenue and Harvard Road are affected, according to authorities. It’s unclear how long it will take crews to fix or replace the broken water main. No additional information was provided.
Water main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Water main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown DetroitDETROIT – A combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night. The water flooded the basement of the David Stott Building on Griswold Street, near Campus Martius, leaving dozens without power. It happened on Independence Day at about 10:30 p.m. A water main burst along Griswold Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street, flooding the intersection. Bedrock released the following statement:The Stott building is currently experiencing a power outage resulting from a water main break late Saturday evening. We are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and have reached out to all building residents as we assess necessary repairs.
Water main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Water main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown DetroitWater main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown DetroitPublished: July 5, 2020, 11:22 pmA combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night.
Detroit’s 36th District Court closed due to water main break
Read full article: Detroit’s 36th District Court closed due to water main breakDETROIT – The 36th District Court will be closed on Tuesday, June 23 due to a water main break. All hearings will be rescheduled for a later time. For more information, visit the court’s website here.
Large water main break forms crater in Milan neighborhood
Read full article: Large water main break forms crater in Milan neighborhoodMILAN, Mich. – A water main break on Thursday morning has formed a near-sinkhole in the middle of a Milan neighborhood. The City of Milan reported the large water main break at W. Main St. and Argyle Crescent. “Due to the size and severity of the break some residents in the area may be without water. Please avoid the area until further notice,” the city said on their Facebook page. The cause of the break is not known.
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.
SUV falls into sinkhole on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: SUV falls into sinkhole on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A water main break on Detroit’s west side led to an unfortunate chain of events for one driver. Video captured at the scene Saturday shows an SUV that had fallen into a sinkhole on Dix Highway, between Shaefer Road and Oakwood Boulevard. The driver was not hurt. Information on why the water main broke and when it will be fixed has not been released.
Water main break reported on Vernor Road in Grosse Pointe Park
Read full article: Water main break reported on Vernor Road in Grosse Pointe ParkGROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – Grosse Pointe Park police are reporting a water main break on Vernor between Somerset and Balfour. Crews will be working in the area beginning around 3:30 p.m. Friday and expect to continue into the early evening hours. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.