Update 14: 120-inch Water Transmission Main Break
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10:30 a.m.
August 29, 2022
- 16-foot segment of the additional 48-feet of 120-inch replacement pipe, which was sent back to the manufacturer last week, delivered on-site on Sunday August 28
- One additional piece of pipe is in transit and expected to be delivered today; remaining piece being shipped today with an expected arrival in the next 1-2 days
- System remains stable
- Repair timeline will be extended beyond September 3; an updated timeline will be provided upon arrival of all remaining pipe
DETROIT – The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is providing an update on the August 13 break to the 120-inch water transmission main that distributes finished drinking water from its Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to communities in the northern part of GLWA’s drinking water service area.
On Sunday, August 28, GLWA received delivery on the 16-foot segment that was sent back to the manufacturer because it did not meet GLWA’s specifications. The remaining 32-feet of pipe will be delivered in two shipments. One shipment is due to arrive on-site today, and the final piece will be put in-transit by this afternoon with an anticipated arrival within the next two days.
Crews are ready to begin repairs upon delivery of all 120-inch pipe to the repair site.
“Given the delays in receiving all required segments of pipe, I can confirm that GLWA will not be able to meet the original completion date of September 3, 2022,” said Suzanne R. Coffey, Chief Executive Officer, GLWA. “As soon as all the pipe is received on-site our crews will reassess the timeline and provide an update on the completion of repairs, including the steps we need to place the transmission main back into service. I want to thank our member partners and the residents of those communities that have limited their outdoor water usage. It has certainly assisted us in maintaining stable system pressures and operations.”
GLWA will share more information as it becomes available and plans to share photos with the media upon delivery of the remainder of the additional pipe.
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About the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is the provider-of-choice for drinking water services to nearly 40 percent, and efficient and effective wastewater services to nearly 30 percent, of Michigan’s population. With the Great Lakes as source water, GLWA is uniquely positioned to provide those it serves with water of unquestionable quality. GLWA also has the capacity to extend its services beyond its 88 member partner communities. As part of its commitment to water affordability, the Authority offers a Water Residential Assistance Program to assist low-income households in participating member communities throughout the system. GLWA’s board includes one representative each from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, two representatives from the city of Detroit, and one appointed by the Michigan governor to represent member partner communities outside of the tri-county area.