NOTICE: Water main breaks are more likely to occur during extremely cold temperatures for Dearborn. When a water main break occurs, it is necessary for City crews to temporarily turn water off in the area to complete repairs.
UPDATE (01/29/2025 at 11:30 A.M.)
The Dearborn Department of Public Works is currently repairing water main breaks and slow leaks in the following locations:
- Rotunda in front of Edsel Ford High School
- Rotunda at Pelham
- North Franklin St near Ford Rd
Water service is currently interrupted for some residents in these areas.
To avoid damaging their hot water heater, residents must follow the following water use instructions when service resumes.
Repairs have been completed at the following locations:
Calhoun St
Neckel Ave
Hollander St
Oak Blvd
Warren Ave
Wellesley St
Park St
Nona St
Penn St at Huron St
North Telegraph between Marshall and Rockford
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER USE
When water service resumes at your residence, DO NOT use the hot water before the water turns CLEAR on the cold setting. Skipping this critical step can cause serious damage to your hot water heater.
To prepare to use the water in your home after a water main break:
1.) Turn off the cold water supply to your hot water heater or stop using it altogether.
2.) Turn the faucet/sink to cold at the lowest point of your residence (this point might be in your basement). You may need to remove the aerator (metal screen) from the mouth of your faucet when completing this step.
3.) The water may be brown or discolored at first. Continue to run the water until it turns completely clear.
Once the water is clear, you may turn the hot water heater supply back on (if you turned it off initially) and/or begin using hot water as usual.
The water is safe to use for cooking, drinking, cleaning, and bathing once clear.