The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is working to repair a water main break that affects water service to 23 communities in Southeast Michigan. An estimated 935,000 people live in affected areas, and a boil water advisory is in effect for residents in 6 Michigan counties.
According to a press release from GLWA, the break happened in a 120-inch transmission main that “is the largest in the regional water distribution system.”
Out of an abundance of caution, GLWA issued a boil water advisory for the following communities:
- The Village of Almont
- City of Auburn Hills
- Bruce Township
- Burtchville Township
- Chesterfield Township
- Clinton Township
- City of Flint
- Flint Township
- City of Imlay City
- City of Lapeer
- Lenox Township
- Macomb Township
- Mayfield Township
- Village of New Haven
- Orion Township
- City of Pontiac
- City of Rochester
- City of Rochester Hills
- Shelby Township
- City of Sterling Heights
- City of Troy
- City of Utica
- Washington Township
The details of the boil water advisory include:
- Residents must bring all water to a boil for at least one minute and
then let it cool before using. - Boiled, bottled or disinfected water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice
Burtchville Township residents are still completely without water. Water for drinking and cooking is available at Fort Gratiot Fire Department, and residents just need to bring their own containers.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
