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GLWA Isolates 42-Inch Main Break in Novi as Pressure Returns and Boil Orders Persist

Water-quality testing will determine when advisories lift following isolation of the break.

Overview

  • GLWA has isolated the 42-inch transmission main on 14 Mile in Novi, and water pressure is returning though levels may fluctuate during repairs.
  • Boil water advisories remain for parts of Novi and Walled Lake pending test results, while Wixom’s advisory has been lifted and outdoor watering is restricted to reduce demand.
  • Novi officials say the city’s boil order could last through Wednesday as the system is flushed and samples are cleared.
  • Crews have shifted from valve isolation to excavation and repair, and 14 Mile near M-5 remains closed to traffic.
  • Schools and businesses adjusted operations on Thursday, with Novi schools reopening Friday using bottled water and the city continuing temporary water distribution for residents.