Repairs continue in Detroit neighborhood flooded after water main break
Repairs and restoration of utility service continue in a Detroit neighborhood flooded during a water main break.
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Repairs and restoration of utility service continue in a Detroit neighborhood flooded during a water main break.
GLWA, which provides water and sewerage treatment in Southeast Michigan, has increased its wholesale costs.
Nearly 400 homes in Detroit were impacted by the flooding.
About 12 feet of pipe needs to be replaced in the aftermath of a water main break Monday in southwest Detroit.
On Wednesday, GLWA approved a 3.25% increase for water and a 3% for wastewater, following a 4% increase for the $906 million budget in FY 2025.
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) provided an update on the Northville water main break.
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) provided an update on the Northville water main break.
Most of the breaks occurred in neighborhoods, but a couple along major thoroughfares put drivers in danger of hydroplaning.
On Wednesday, the State of Michigan announced a tentative agreement, which it will fund infrastructure repairs in Highland Park to help lower costs for residents and prevent leaks in the system.
Residents in Northville are being asked to limit their water usage due to a power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) pump station.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says it received the $1 million payment from the city of Highland Park on Friday as part of an interim agreement.
The Great Lakes Water Authority and the city of Highland Park reached an interim agreement, including $24 million owed to GLWA for unpaid water and wastewater services.
Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.
The Great Lakes Water Authority said now, more than ever, people are searching for answers about their water. They want to know where the water comes from, how it's treated, and what exactly their water bill is paying for.
Last week, the city council asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to look into the city's finances. On Monday, Highland Park City Council passed a resolution for an expedited bankruptcy.
Earlier this week, the city requested the state look into its finances, but a former mayor of the city is now saying the problem started from decisions made in Lansing.
The ruling now has the city on the clock to pay it's mounting debt, but city officials say they don't have the money to pay.
GLWA is redesigning its Water Residential Assistance Program so more people can take advantage of it.
GLWA officiails say the rate increase is below the current 6.5% rate of inflation in the United States.
Phase two of the infrastructure improvement is set to begin near the border of Rochester Hills and Shelby Township.
According to an update on Monday, GLWA officials say normal operations returned over the weekend. The agency is lifting its request for 23 communities to limit their water usage.
Michigan State Police are investigating a report of a break-in at a church where the suspect allegedly stole hundreds of dollars.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
As the investigation continues into what caused the explosion at a Detroit apartment complex on Monday, many people outside of Detroit are wondering why they received an emergency alert about the incident during the early morning hours.
The National Weather Service confirmed that EF-1 and EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Michigan from Sunday's storm.
Local emergency officials in Okemos, Michigan, and the National Weather Service are still determining how much Sunday's severe storm impacted neighborhoods.
Six adults and six children were rescued in the aftermath of an apartment fire and possible explosion early Monday.
Michigan State Police are investigating a report of a break-in at a church where the suspect allegedly stole hundreds of dollars.
Southeast Michigan might see another round of severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
As the investigation continues into what caused the explosion at a Detroit apartment complex on Monday, many people outside of Detroit are wondering why they received an emergency alert about the incident during the early morning hours.
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Six adults and six children were rescued and taken to an area hospital in the aftermath of an apartment building fire and explosion early Monday on Detroit's west side. One additional person was able to escape on their own.
As the investigation continues into what caused the explosion at a Detroit apartment complex on Monday, many people outside of Detroit are wondering why they received an emergency alert about the incident during the early morning hours.
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Local emergency officials and the National Weather Service in Okemos, Michigan, are still determining how much Sunday's severe storm impacted neighborhoods.