The Boil Water Advisory for all communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) water main break has been lifted, and workers anticipate the arrival of the replacement pipe today.
Crews worked over the weekend to remove the damaged section of the 120-inch water pipe and prep for the new piece. Shortly after the initial break, GLWA ordered all available pipe to complete the repair, but more pipe needed to be manufactured to complete the project.
The additional 48-feet of pipe is expected today, and if all goes well, the project will stay on track and be completed by September 3, 2022.
Only one area, a business in Greenwood, is still under a Boil Water Advisory, and GLWA cautions that another advisory could be issued before the repairs are complete. They are asking all 23 communities who were initially affected by the break to limit their outdoor water usage until repairs are complete.
If there is any significant drop in water pressure during the repair process, the Boil Water Advisory will be reissued.
For more information about what do do after a Boil Water Advisory, visit St. Clair County’s website here:
https://stclaircounty.org/Main/ViewPR.aspx?id=2521
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
