GLWA Experiences Break on Leaking 42-inch Water Main in Auburn Hills’ River Woods Park
->At approximately 3:15 a.m. 5/11/2026, crews from GLWA’s emergency contractors cut through the broken pipe
->At approximately 4:00 a.m. the damaged pipe was removed
->After the damaged pipe was removed crews worked to prepare the site for installation of the new pipe by laying a foundation of gravel for support
->Overnight a separate crew as preparing the new pipe segment for placement
->At approximately 11:15 a.m. the replacement pipe segment was craned into the site, and crews are working to complete the installation process, which is targeted to be finished by Monday night
->Next steps then include filling the pipe with water, pressure testing and disinfection.
->GLWA’s three water trucks continue giving water away at three locations throughout the impacted areas
->Residents of Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, City of Rochester Hills, Pontiac, and Auburn Hills should still restrict their water use to only what is absolutely necessary for hydration and essential sanitary purposes
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
Mark Miller
Board Representative for the State of MichiganMark Miller is a retired General Motors Global Executive of Supply Chain, Warehousing & Logistics. Throughout his nearly 40-year stellar career, Mr. Miller received several awards, and special recognitions for his strong leadership contributions and exemplary performance. His multiple executive leadership and managerial assignments all served to give him in-depth leadership experience in multiple business channels, including International Operations, Budgetary Processes, Labor Relations/Negotiation, Infrastructure Development and Planning, Facilities Management, Quality Control, Safety Processes, and Cultural Transformation. He is also extremely community focused. Mr. Miller recently served for two years as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, where he has also served as Chairman, Board of Trustees. Mr. Miller is also a member of the Board of Directors for the McLaren Hospital-Flint, and the McLaren Foundation, and is past Board Chairman for Michigan Works, Workforce Development Board for Shiawassee and Genesee Counties. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration and Business Management from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Davenport University. Mr. Miller was appointed to the GLWA Board of Directors by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to represent areas served by the Authority outside of the City of Detroit and the Counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb.