Recovery efforts from water main break in Detroit neighborhood will take about 6 weeks, says city

Category: Local News

DWSD Director Gary Brown updated on recovery efforts from a water main break in Southwest Detroit, affecting 50 houses under a boil water advisory. 133 households are in hotels, and recovery is expected to take six weeks. The Great Lakes Water Authority plans to repair the broken water main, while city officials assist residents with evacuations and repairs.

Keywords: Detroit, water main break, recovery efforts

Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit

Update At: 2/20/2025

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