NOVI, Mich. (FOX 2) - A water main break on 14 Mile in Novi is causing a host of problems in the area Thursday morning.
The break, which was reported at 7:20 a.m., has caused low water pressure for much of the city, school closures, and has blocked the road completely. Though the city said there is low water pressure, many residents have reported having no water at all.
The latest:
As of 2 p.m., Novi says it had isolated four of the seven valves that it needs to shut off before they can begin repair work. Crews are expecting to work late into the evening.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says the boil advisory now includes Wixom, in addition to Novi, Walled Lake, and Commerce Township.
Residents will need to continue boiling water for at least a couple days. Any water that is not for drinking can be collected at the public works department until 9 p.m. That means bringing your own bucket.
14 Mile closed
According to the city, 14 Mile is closed in both directions just west of M-5.
School closures
Several nearby schools are closed Thursday due to the break:
- Detroit Catholic Central High
- Hickory Woods Elementary
- Mary Helen Guest Elementary
- Meadowbrook Elem-Novi
- Walled Lake Elem
- All Novi Community School District schools
Initially, Novi schools were going to be open, but the decision to cancel classes was made later in the morning.
Find a real-time closure list here.
What's next:
Crews are currently working to repair the break on the 42-inch Great Lakes Water Authority main. The repair is expected to take several hours.
Once water is fully restored, all impacted areas will be under a boil water advisory, the city said. It will take at least 24 hours to lift the boil water advisory once it is in effect.
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