FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2023
Media Contacts: Ashleigh Chatel / C: 734-626-4252/ ashleigh.chatel@fleishman.com
GLWA WRAPPING UP PROACTIVE SYSTEM RESILIENCY WORKON 14 MILE ROAD
- Work that began at the end of January is now wrapping up on the section of water transmission main along 14 Mile Road;
- The process of returning the main to service may impact the pressure and appearance of water in the area (Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Farmington, West Bloomfield Township, Walled Lake, Novi, and Wixom);
- No impacts to water quality are expected.
DETROIT – The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is in the process of completing the system resiliency work it started at the end of January along 14 Mile Road in Farmington Hills in a section of water transmission main that serves Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Farmington, West Bloomfield Township, Walled Lake, Novi, and Wixom.
The process of returning the main to service, which will happen over the course of the next week, may result in customers in the above-mentioned communities experiencing pressures different from normal, as well as a change in the appearance of the water, with it becoming cloudy or discolored.
No impacts to water quality are expected, but GLWA continues to monitor the water to ensure it remains of unquestionable quality.
GLWA has developed a Frequently Asked Questions resource on what to do if you experience discolored water, which can be found here.
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About the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is the provider-of-choice for drinking water services to nearly 40 percent, and efficient and effective wastewater services to nearly 30 percent, of Michigan’s population. With the Great Lakes as source water, GLWA is uniquely positioned to provide those it serves with water of unquestionable quality. GLWA also has the capacity to extend its services beyond its 88 member partner communities. As part of its commitment to water affordability, the Authority offers a Water Residential Assistance
