A massive water main break in Macomb Township has left roads and fields flooded and more than 150,000 people under a boil water alert.
According to the Great Lakes Water Authority, the break on a 36-inch water transmission main happened just after 6 a.m. near the intersection of 24 Mile and North Ave.
Just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the GLWA said crews has isolated the break and have restored water pressure to the five impacted communities. However, a boil water advisory remains in effect for the communities listed below.
According to the Great Lakes Water Authority, they discovered a leak in a 36-inch main which caused the flooding and the drop in water pressure.
Here is a list of communities under boil water advisories until further notice:
- Macomb Township
- Chesterfield Township
- Village of New Haven
- Lennox Township
- Rochester (east GLWA district)
The GLWA said it expects to conduct its first two rounds of water testing this afternoon, but it takes 24 hours for each round of testing, so the soonest the boil water adivosry could be lifted is 48 hours from the first test taking place.
Under this mandatory Boil Water Advisory, residents should not drink the water without boiling it first. 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.
Heads-up drivers: 24 Mile Road is closed between North Avenue and Fairchild Road due to the water main break. Romeo Plan is also closed between 22 Mile and 23 Mile due to the break.
In Chesterfield Township, an emergency command and water distribution center is set up at Fire Station 3, 33991 23 Mile Road. Drinking water will be distributed. If there is a resident who cannot leave their home, call the township at 586-949-0400.
