GLWA Experiences Break on Leaking 42-inch Water Main in Auburn Hills’ River Woods Park
->After working 24/7 over the last several days, crews from GLWA’s Field Service Team and emergency contractors completed the repair of the damaged pipe
->The repaired pipe has been filled, pressure tested, and disinfected, and flushing of the isolated section of the 42-inch water main will be completed today
->GLWA and the impacted communities are now taking the necessary steps to return the regional system to normal operations
->Barring any unforeseen complications, GLWA expects water pressure to be returned to the communities sometime on Thursday
->The boil water advisories remain in place for Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, the northern section of Auburn Hills and the northwest corner of Rochester Hills
->Residents of Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, City of Rochester Hills, Pontiac, and Auburn Hills are asked to continue limiting their use of water
->GLWA’s three water trucks continue giving water away at three locations throughout the impacted areas
->GLWA’s water trucks continue distributing one-gallon containers of water at three locations throughout the impacted communities
Find all updates regarding the main break here.
La GLWA está experimentando una ruptura en una tubería principal de 42 pulgadas ubicada en River Woods Park, Auburn Hills. Click aquí para mayor información
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