Thousands of Michigan residents under water boil advisory after break in main supply line
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Tens of thousands of people in Michigan were issued a precautionary boil water advisory Saturday after authorities discovered a water break in Metro Detroit’s largest main supply line.
Around 280,000 people in 13 communities including Rochester city, Washington Township and Chesterfield Township, were affected, according to the advisory issued by the Greater Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), which initially issued the advisory for 23 communities before lowering the number.
Two businesses in Greenwood and the Imlay Township were also impacted, the GLWA said in a separate statement.
“Residents should not drink the water without boiling it first,” the statement added. “Residents must bring all water to a boil for at least one minute and then let it cool before using. Boiled, bottled or disinfected water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.”
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Boil water advisory still in effect for 133,000 Michigan residents
About 133,000 Michigan residents remain under a boil water advisory after water flow was restored in the state following a massive water main break over the weekend.
On Saturday, almost 935,000 people in southeastern Michigan were advised to boil their drinking water after a break on a 120-inch water main that distributes finished drinking water from the Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility.
On Sunday, the Great Lake Water Authority announced that at least some water pressure was restored to all communities – noting that water flow is still not at normal levels, but will be sufficient enough to use for sanitary purposes.
Crews were able to restore the water flow by making changes in the direction that water is pumped in the transmission system, GLWA said in a news release.
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