Oakland County water main break leaves restaurants closed, business owners frustrated
While the water main has been replaced at this point — systems need to be flushed, pressure needs to be restored and it’s really a case-by-case basis depending on the community.
While the water main has been replaced at this point — systems need to be flushed, pressure needs to be restored and it’s really a case-by-case basis depending on the community.
Oakland County residents line up at water distribution sites amid water main break
Thousands of Oakland County residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the water main break that left many under boil water advisories and strict water use restrictions.
Thousands of Oakland County residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the water main break that left many under boil water advisories and strict water use restrictions.
Oakland County water main break repair timeline
The new pipe is in the ground and work is underway to fix an Auburn Hills water main break that is impacting multiple Oakland County communities.
The new pipe is in the ground and work is underway to fix an Auburn Hills water main break that is impacting multiple Oakland County communities.
GLWA reports 'major milestone' as water main repairs proceed
The water agency that oversees Metro Detroit's infrastructure says it reached a major milestone amid repair efforts after a 42-inch water main broke, affecting thousands of residents and businesses.
The water agency that oversees Metro Detroit's infrastructure says it reached a major milestone amid repair efforts after a 42-inch water main broke, affecting thousands of residents and businesses.
Auburn Hills water main break update: Officials discuss repair progress
Water distribution sites in Orion Township, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, and Auburn Hills will be open Tuesday for those impacted by a main break.
Water distribution sites in Orion Township, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, and Auburn Hills will be open Tuesday for those impacted by a main break.
Oakland County water main break causes business closures
Most people could understand restaurants that require water for cooking and cleaning needed to be closed – but it was harder to understand why retail stores, and a music shop would have to be closed.
Most people could understand restaurants that require water for cooking and cleaning needed to be closed – but it was harder to understand why retail stores, and a music shop would have to be closed.
Oakland County water main break: GLWA CEO says pipe was scheduled to be inspected in 2030
"Let me say this, to replace this pipe is about $20 million a mile," she said. "We have 80 miles of this type of pipe in our (entire) system - that's $1.6 billion."
"Let me say this, to replace this pipe is about $20 million a mile," she said. "We have 80 miles of this type of pipe in our (entire) system - that's $1.6 billion."
Oakland County water main break: Who is affected by broken main in Auburn Hills
A water main break in Auburn Hills is forcing water restrictions, school and business closures, boil water advisories, and more in surrounding communities.
A water main break in Auburn Hills is forcing water restrictions, school and business closures, boil water advisories, and more in surrounding communities.
Oakland County water restrictions remain in place after Auburn Hills water main break
Residents in Orion Township, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, and northern Auburn Hills are advised to continue restricting water usage Monday after a water main break in Auburn Hills.
Residents in Orion Township, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, and northern Auburn Hills are advised to continue restricting water usage Monday after a water main break in Auburn Hills.
Auburn Hills water main break: Water distribution underway in affected communities
Water distribution is underway in Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and Lake Orion as a water main break threatens to leave residents without water for weeks.
Water distribution is underway in Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and Lake Orion as a water main break threatens to leave residents without water for weeks.
Auburn Hills water main break: GLWA CEO explains what happened
Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Susan Coffey describes how a leak in an Auburn Hills water main last week led to a break that is expected to leave people in several communities, including Orion Township and Lake Orion, without water.
Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Susan Coffey describes how a leak in an Auburn Hills water main last week led to a break that is expected to leave people in several communities, including Orion Township and Lake Orion, without water.
Lake Orion Community Schools closed Monday and Tuesday due to water main break
Students in the Lake Orion Community Schools district, which serves both Lake Orion and Orion Township, will have no school Monday and Tuesday due to an Auburn Hills water main break.
Students in the Lake Orion Community Schools district, which serves both Lake Orion and Orion Township, will have no school Monday and Tuesday due to an Auburn Hills water main break.
Auburn Hills water main break: Where impacted residents can get water
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is providing water trucks for residents and businesses impacted by a large Auburn Hills water main break affecting several communities Sunday morning.
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is providing water trucks for residents and businesses impacted by a large Auburn Hills water main break affecting several communities Sunday morning.
Auburn Hills water main break could leave some Oakland County residents without water for 2 weeks
Water is expected to run out in Orion Township, Lake Orion, and northern Auburn Hills after a main break in Auburn Hills early Sunday.
Water is expected to run out in Orion Township, Lake Orion, and northern Auburn Hills after a main break in Auburn Hills early Sunday.
Lake Orion serious injury crash leaves garbage truck on its side, road shut down
A crash near a gas station in Lake Orion left a garbage truck on its side and a road blocked off.
A crash near a gas station in Lake Orion left a garbage truck on its side and a road blocked off.
Searching for answers in Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
In the days, weeks, and years after Jimmy Hoffa was last seen, people everywhere searched for any clues possible to find the missing union leader.
In the days, weeks, and years after Jimmy Hoffa was last seen, people everywhere searched for any clues possible to find the missing union leader.
Teen arrested for threat against Lake Orion High School
The 17-year-old boy from Pontiac was ordered to be held in Oakland County Children?s Village after a juvenile court authorized a petition against him for malicious use of telecommunications device/school threat.
The 17-year-old boy from Pontiac was ordered to be held in Oakland County Children?s Village after a juvenile court authorized a petition against him for malicious use of telecommunications device/school threat.
'It's open season on Lake Orion students': Pontiac teen arrested for threats
A teen arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School with a machete and several knives, is back in custody for threats against a student at the same school, police said.
A teen arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School with a machete and several knives, is back in custody for threats against a student at the same school, police said.
Oakland County dog dock closes permanently due to E. coli
The Orion Oaks Dog Park dog dock is permanently closed due to E. coli.
The Orion Oaks Dog Park dog dock is permanently closed due to E. coli.
Orion Twp stabbing: Officials charge and identify man accused of stabbing caseworker
Prosecutors in Oakland County announced the suspect in the stabbing of an Orion Township caseworker has been charged.
Prosecutors in Oakland County announced the suspect in the stabbing of an Orion Township caseworker has been charged.