Active Water Main Breaks and Gate Valve Leaks as of Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Repairs In Progress:
- 1750 N. Highland St
- 21367 Michigan Ave (Break located on Newman, near Ford's Garage restaurant)
- Across from 13900 W Warren Ave (Across from New Yasmeen Bakery)
- Telegraph Rd and Doxtator St (in the turnaround lane)
In addition, there are two active gate valve leaks city-wide:
- Cherry Hill St and Military St (in the island)
- Rotunda Dr (in front of Edsel Ford High School)
Please avoid these areas for crew safety and work access.
Repairs Completed:
- 5907 Williamson St
- 22745 Cobb St
NOTICE: When a water main break occurs, it is necessary for City crews to have access to the area to complete repairs.
See the following instructions for water use when service resumes.
To avoid damaging their hot water heater, residents must follow the following water use instructions when service resumes.
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.