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
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