Boil Water Advisory Remains In Effect For Southwest Detroit Residents
DETROIT (WWJ) - A boil water advisory will remain in effect for a second day in southwest Detroit after a large water main ruptured on Wednesday.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department says the boil water advisory applies to residents living in the area between West Jefferson to the south, Vernor Highway to the north, Miller Road to the west, and Livernois to the east. Those residents are advised to boil water for at least five minutes if they are going to use it to drink, brush their teeth, cook food or prepare baby formula.
Officials tell WWJ the earliest the advisory could be lifted is Friday morning, but it could also last until Saturday. Customers will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted.
A three-and-a-half foot main broke early Wednesday morning, causing low pressure in the line.
Test sampling is currently being conducted and repairs are being made to the line.
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