GLWA Experiences Break on Leaking 42-inch Water Main in Auburn Hills’ River Woods Park
• Break occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on May 10, 2026
• GLWA Field Service Crews are working to isolate the break so that repairs can begin
• Once the break is isolated, Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, and the northern section of Auburn Hills will no longer be receiving water from GLWA and depending on several factors will likely lose water entirely in a matter of hours;
• GLWA is asking the residents of Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, City of Rochester Hills, and the northern section of Auburn Hills to restrict water use to only that which is absolutely essential
• Additionally, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the city of Rochester Hills due to the drop in pressure from the break
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