NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — Water is currently off for much of Novi, as the Great Lakes Water Authority investigates a 48-inch water main break at 14 Mile at Verona in Farmington Hills.
The city says water pressure alarms started going off early this morning.
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Novi says they've contacted GLWA, and they are working to find out what happened.
"Field Service crews are on-site working to isolate the break in order to assess the situation and determine next steps," GLWA said in a statement.
Once service is back, the affected areas will be under a boil water advisory.
Here's what Novi recommends:
- ALL residents and businesses in the peach area in the above map are impacted (except those on a well).
- Do NOT drink the water without boiling it first. Let it boil for one (1) minute and let it cool before using.
- Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.
- Filtered water is NOT safe for use as the organisms are microscopic. Boil ALL water used for consumption.
- Water can be used for showering, baths, and shaving, but do not swallow water or allow it to get in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Supervise children and disabled individuals during their bath to make sure water is not swallowed. Minimize bathing time.
- If you are on a well, you are not impacted by this Advisory.
- General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1.800.426.4791.
- Our community partners at the Oakland County Health Department provide valuable information regarding what to do during a Boil Water Advisory on their website at oakgov.com [g9iggjcab.cc.rs6.net].
