Overview

• City officials said the break on 14 Mile Road west of M‑5 has been successfully isolated and water pressure should improve, though fluctuations are possible.
• The Great Lakes Water Authority’s boil-water advisory remains in effect for parts of Novi as well as Walled Lake and Wixom, and Novi has restricted outdoor water use.
• Crews worked through the night to shut isolation valves and stabilize the system, and 14 Mile remains closed between Welch and M‑5 during repairs.
• Schools canceled classes Thursday and local businesses trimmed menus or shifted to bottled beverages, while the city set up potable and non‑potable water distribution for residents.
• GLWA said the ruptured transmission main dates to the 1970s and recent nearby construction is not believed to be the cause.