48-inch Water Main Break on 14 Mile
At approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) discovered a break on a 48-inch water transmission main on 14 Mile Road at Verona, which is between Drake and Farmington Roads in Farmington Hills. The break triggered boil water advisories in the cities of Novi and Walled Lake.
Field Service crews and emergency contractors worked around the clock to complete the installation of the new 20-foot section of steel main. Following an inspection of the main on either side of the current break area, an additional 20-foot section of distressed main 80-feet west of the current break was identified and will be replaced in the coming days without impacting the lifting of boil water advisories.
3/11, UPDATE 9 - Boil Water Advisories Lifted in Walled Lake and Novi
City of Novi City Council Meeting
GLWA representatives, including CEO Sue Coffey, joined the city of Novi at their City Council meeting on March 9th in response to the 48-inch water main break that occurred this weekend on 14 Mile Road. The GLWA team addressed resident, business, and council concerns and discussed restoration efforts for the coming weeks.
View the meeting below:
48-inch Main Break Communications
Explore all GLWA's updates regarding the 48-inch main break on 14 Mile and Verona.
What to Do When a Boil Water Advisory Ends
Oakland County has compiled a number of resources for residents and businesses following a boil water advisory.
