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Boil water advisory remains in Novi and Walled Lake as repairs continue.
Summary
A boil water advisory remained in Novi and Walled Lake after a weekend water main break; the Great Lakes Water Authority says a new steel pipe was installed and water testing must show two clean samples before the advisory can be lifted.
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A boil water advisory remains in Novi and Walled Lake on the third day after a significant water main break over the weekend. The Great Lakes Water Authority reported that crews installed a new steel pipe and that water quality testing is underway. GLWA says two rounds of clean test results, taken a day apart, are required before the advisory can be lifted. GLWA CEO Suzanne Coffey is scheduled to appear at the Novi City Council meeting on Monday evening to address concerns.
Known details:
- The water main break occurred at 14 Mile Road and Verona Street over the weekend.
- The Great Lakes Water Authority said a new steel pipe has been installed and water quality testing is in progress.
- GLWA requires two consecutive clean tests, taken a day apart, to lift the boil water advisory and has said it hopes to lift the advisory by mid-week.
- GLWA CEO Suzanne Coffey will speak and take questions at the Novi City Council meeting on Monday at 7 p.m.
Summary:
The advisory has interrupted local water service and affected businesses and residents while testing continues. Officials say testing results will determine when the advisory is lifted, and GLWA and city leaders will discuss the incident at the scheduled city council meeting Monday evening.
