Oakland County water main break: A rough timeline on repairs
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Key Points:
- A 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills, Michigan, installed in 1975 and expected to last 100 years, burst on May 10 due to a manufacturing defect causing premature aging of the pipe.
- Repairs were underway with the damaged pipe section replaced by May 11 evening, and the system expected to be flushed by May 14, with water testing scheduled by the following Sunday or Monday.
- Water restrictions remain in effect for residents, including limits on dishwashing, laundry, car washing, and plant watering, with quick showers recommended; some schools and businesses remain closed or under advisories.
- Northern Auburn Hills is under a boil water advisory, while southern Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills have emergency water restrictions but no boil advisory.
- A briefing for restaurant owners is scheduled to provide guidance on safety precautions related to the ongoing water restrictions and advisories.