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“This is not a drill. This is a very serious situation, and we need your attention,” said Chris Barnett, the supervisor of Orion Township. “It’s going to be very uncomfortable for our residents.”
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They are currently expected to operate from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., but may close temporarily to be refilled.Â
Officials said the leak on the 42-inch main started Wednesday. They were monitoring the situation, and had two scenarios that could have played out – one in which the leak remained stable, and one in which the main broke. Unfortunately, the worst case scenario happened early Sunday. According to GLWA, these valves in surrounding cities were identified when the main first started leaking.
GLWA CEO Susan Coffey said the main that broke was installed in 1975 and had a 100-year lifespan, so it isn’t clear why it broke. Crews will know more once they dig down to the pipe.
The Source: FOX 2 attended a GLWA press conference.
