The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) issued a boil water advisory for five Metro Detroit communities. Chesterfield Township, Lennox Township, Macomb Township, New Haven, and Rochester were placed under the advisory as a precautionary measure after a leak was found in a 36-inch water transmission main on 24 Mile Road near North Avenue.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to boil all water for at least one minute and allow it to cool before use. The advisory applies to drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing dishes.
The GLWA reported that the leak has been isolated, and water pressure has been restored. Crews have switched the communities to a 42-inch transmission main while further assessments are conducted. Residents will be notified when the boil water advisory is lifted after successful testing, expected to take at least 48 hours.
For more information, contact GLWA Water Quality at: (313) 926-8102.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
