120-INCH MAIN BREAK

Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) discovered a leak on a 120-inch water transmission main that distributes finished drinking water from its Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to communities in the northern part of GLWA’s drinking water service area (see map below). The 120-inch transmission main is the largest in the regional water distribution system.

After Action Report: 120-Inch Water Transmission Main Break


Boil Water Recovery Checklists

What to do after a boil water advisory has been lifted


WATCH THE 120-INCH MAIN BREAK UPDATE NEWS CONFERENCE

On Saturday, August 20, GLWA CEO Sue Coffey held a virtual press briefing on 120-Inch Main Break News Conference with Boil Water Advisory Lifted . Please click play on video below to watch. Press the full screen button to increase size of video for viewing.

 

On Tuesday, August 16, GLWA CEO Sue Coffey and COO-Water & Field Services Cheryl Porter held a virtual press briefing on the status of the 120-Inch main break and boil water advisory. Please click play on video below to watch. Press the full screen button to increase size of video for viewing.