Water main break in Oakland County sparks boil water advisories, flooding

Massive water main break in Oakland County affects multiple communities

A major break in a 48‑inch GLWA transmission main on 14 Mile Road at Verona, between Drake and Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, caused flooding in the area, leading to road and trail closures as well as isolated flooding in nearby subdivisions and walkways in the City. GLWA crews remain on‑site working to restore water service to all impacted communities. 14 Mile Road remains closed, and the River Trail in Heritage Park is closed until further notice for public safety. Some walkways in nearby neighborhoods continue to be affected by isolated flooding.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A water main break in Farmington Hills has flooded 14 Mile Road at Verona as well as surrounding streets.

The break was discovered by Great Lakes Water Authority crews when they received a pressure loss alert around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. 

They are working to isolate the break on a 48-inch water main on 14 Mile at Verona, between Drake and Farmington Roads.

People were trapped in their cars on the flooded roadways and rescued by the Farmington Hills Fire Department.

A boil water advisory is in effect for Walled Lake and part of Novi. Currently, there is no boil advisory in Farmington Hills.

GLWA and the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office have crews assessing the situation and planning their next steps.

Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area so that utility and emergency crews can work safely.

This is a developing situation. Stay with FOX 2 for updates.

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