Overview
- In Grosse Pointe Park, a Bedford Street break shattered a sewer line, sending about 26 inches of water into a homeowner’s basement.
- Roughly 100 homes in Grosse Pointe Park were affected, with some residents reporting sewer water in homes and a temporary loss of heat.
- Eastpointe reported three breaks on Tuesday at Beechwood north of Nine Mile, Manchester west of Gratiot, and Empire west of Kelly Road.
- Mount Clemens logged two breaks on Monday on Crest and Balmoral streets as the region faced subzero wind chills.
- Most water service has been restored while repairs continue, with workers drilling through concrete to pinpoint leaks and conducting safety tests as officials warn more breaks are likely during the cold spell.