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Highland Park residents struggle with ongoing low water pressure
At Woodward and Buena Vista, the problem is evident. The mayor says this time it's due to a broken main rather than the city’s ongoing effort to replace infrastructure that is over 100 years old.
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) - UPDATE 5:20 A.M. JUILY 2: The break has been repaired and pressure has been restored.
A water main break has some Highland Park residents experiencing low or no water pressure. A fix is underway, and free water is being provided to those affected by the issue.
Local perspective:
The issue surfaced when a broken main was discovered late Monday that crews have been working to repair. Water has since pooled in the roadways of Woodward and Buena Vista.
The mayor says this time it's due to a broken main rather than the city’s ongoing effort to replace infrastructure that is over 100 years old.
"They’ve been working around the clock since 1 a.m. and will continue to work around the clock until they fix it," said Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald. "Residents either have very, very low pressure or they have no water at all.
What they're saying:
According to the mayor, the main break is affecting residents on six different nearby streets to varying degrees, including people like Talese Harshaw, who lives on Tyler Street. She visited the Highland Park Justice Center on Hamilton Avenue, where the mayor and the fire department were handing out free water to those who could prove they lived on the streets affected by the break.
Back in March, FOX 2 reported on similar water pressure issues due to construction to replace water pipes and lines that are over 100 years old in places.
What's next:
While the current issue is due to a water main break, they can use the stockpile to help residents get by. The water was donated by companies, organizations, and individuals during prior issues with water pressure.
If the main is not fixed, people who live on one of the affected streets can stop by the Justice Center between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday for free water.