Officials update significant water main break affecting Oakland County residents
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Key Points:
- A major water main break occurred at 1:30 AM on May 10, 2026, at River Woods Park in Auburn Hills, impacting a 42-inch transmission line and affecting water supply for Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and the Village of Orion.
- The break is affecting approximately 10,000 customers, leading to a significant drop in water levels at the Orion Township Water Tower, with recovery expected to take up to two weeks.
- Due to the water outage, Lake Orion Community Schools are closed Monday and Tuesday, and evacuation plans are being developed for vulnerable senior residents in the affected area.
- Three drinking water stations have been established for residents, and a Boil Water Advisory and emergency water use order are in effect for parts of Auburn Hills.
- Officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, are actively involved in managing the crisis, though the cause of the break in the 1975-installed pipe remains unknown, and updates will continue via local news and social media channels.
