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Walled Lake, portion of Novi under boil water advisory after water main break

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NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — Walled Lake and a portion of Novi are under a boil water advisory as the Great Lakes Water Authority works to isolate a 48-inch water main break at 14 Mile and Verona in Farmington Hills.

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Massive water main break impacting multiple communities

GLWA also reports Wixom, Commerce Township, West Bloomfield Township, and Farmington Hills may also be experiencing reduced water pressure at this time.

The city of Novi says water pressure alarms started going off early this morning.

Map of impact
Map of impact

GLWA said the break appears to be the result of a transient pressure wave after an external power interruption to a GLWA service center.

Water trucks have also been sent to Walled Lake and Novi to help impacted residents.

Here are the locations:

Novi

  • Novi Department of Public Works, 26300 Lee BeGole Drive
  • Village Oaks Elementary School, 23333 Willowbrook (until 4 p.m.)

Residents are advised to bring containers.

Walled Lake

  • Walled Lake Municipal Complex, 1499 E. West Maple Road

If you're under a boil water advisory, follow these steps.