Emergency water use orders are now in place for part of the city due to the significant water main break on Sunday morning
A significant water main break has occurred in Orion Township, Oakland County prompting water restrictions and Boil Water Advisories. (WDIV)
Auburn Hills, MI – The City of Auburn Hills has declared a State of Emergency due to the significant water main break that occurred on Sunday Morning in Orion Township.
According to the Auburn Hills Police Department Facebook Page, they are telling residents:
This water main is a Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) 42” transmission line located within the city’s River Woods Park (Squirrel Rd. south of M-59). River Woods Park will remain closed until further notice while GLWA completes the necessary repairs.
Due to the nature of this water main break the City of Auburn Hills has declared a State of Emergency. Residents and businesses shall only use water for emergency purposes. For all areas within the city limits, north of Taylor Road, water is currently being supplied by a municipal water tower, however this may not last until repairs are completed. In this area of the city, water may eventually run out. For areas south of Taylor Road the use of water for emergency purposes only is also in effect, as alternative resources are being utilized to provide water in this area of the city.
A MANDATORY BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been issued for all areas of the City of Auburn Hills, north of Cross Creek Parkway/University Drive. Residents and water users should not drink the water without boiling it first.
Auburn Hills Police Department
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