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.