Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton
In a continuing effort to repair a major water main break that occurred over the weekend, GLWA has asked residents to limit the amount of outdoor water usage. The statement, dated August 17, 2022 and signed by Cheryl Porter, chief operating officer of water and field services, stated in part “we are those communities who were included in the original Boil Water Advisory from Saturday, August 13 to assist by limiting outdoor water use. This will assist in reducing the load on the regional water system and may help as we review options with EGLE and the seven impacted communities to possibly lift the Boil Water Advisory.”
Flint was listed as one of the original communities impacted by the water main break, but has since been removed as a community that is actively impacted. Other original communities include; the Village of Almont, Auburn Hills, Bruce Township, Burtchville Township, Chesterfield Township, Clinton Township, Flint Township, City of Imlay, City of Lapeer, LenoxTownship, Macomb Township, Mayfield Township, Village of New Haven, Orion Township, the City of Pontiac, City of Rochester, the City of Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, the City of Sterling Heights, the City of Troy, the City of Utica and Washington Township.
Governor Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for several of the impacted communities, stating that every resource available is being used to get affected families the help that they need.
