Auburn Hills water main break update: Officials discuss repair progress
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Water distribution sites in Orion Township, Lake Orion, and Auburn Hills will be open again Tuesday as crews work to repair a broken water main causing issues for many people.
A fourth site has also been added in Rochester Hills.
A 42-inch water main broke early Sunday in Auburn Hills' River Woods Park, leading to several communities moving to reserve water sources.
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Water distribution sites have been set up for those affected to pick up gallons of water.
They are currently expected to operate from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., but may close temporarily to be refilled.
- Orion Township – Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court
- Auburn Hills – Auburn Hills Department of Public Works, 1500 Brown Road
- Lake Orion – Atwater Park, 426 Atwater Street
- Rochester Hills – Von Maur, 400 N Adams Road
Community helping each other amid large Oakland County water main break
Community members are coming together to help each other amid a large water main break affecting residents in Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and Lake Orion.
Water main break repair update
According to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), the damaged pipe was removed early Monday, and the replacement pipe was brought into the area.
GLWA CEO Sue Coffey said that the new pipe was installed on Monday night, and by 2 a.m. Tuesday, pressure in that pipe was back to normal.
The next steps include flushing the system and testing the water to determine that it is safe to use.
Residents should continue to restrict water usage and boil water until they are instructed otherwise.
The Source: Previous reporting and information from the Great Lakes Water Authority were used in this story.