Great Lakes Water Authority was expecting delivery on Tuesday for the last section of new pipe needed for repair of their 120-inch water main. Due to a delay from the manufacturer, the pipe will arrive in sections over the next few days.
GLWA needs 48 more feet of new pipe to repair the damage to the water main that services residents all over Southeast Michigan. When the pipe burst on Saturday, August 13th, 23 communities experienced low to no water pressure, and Burtchville Township lost water service completely.
The project was expected to be completed by September 3, 2022, but the delay in receiving the new section of pipe will extend the repair process. GLWA will re-evaluate the timeline when all new pipe is delivered.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
