Water main break, low pressure in Livonia

Livonia — Crews are working to repair a water main break that happened overnight at Seven Mile and Maplewood east of Middlebelt Road.
The work has caused the city to shut off water at nearby homes and businesses until the issue is fixed, officials say.
Some residents experienced low water pressure for a brief period Friday morning, said Brian Wilson, assistant director of the Department of Public Works.
Crews are rerouting the water and expect to have the water main break fixed by late morning, Wilson said.
There is no boil water advisory in effect.

Livonia boil water advisory lifted

A boil water advisory in Livonia, prompted by equipment problems and a pipe break, has been lifted.
The Wayne County city is home to nearly 100,000 residents.
A break occurred Thursday evening in a 48-inch pipe on Schoolcraft, just east of Middle Belt , the Great Lakes Water Authority said.
The problem briefly resulted in flooding on I-96, the city of Livonia said in a statement, and closed Livonia schools Friday.
The city also said extensive road repairs would be necessary.
Eastbound Schoolcraft Road east of Middle Belt was closed to traffic and is expected to be closed for several days, it said in a Friday statement.
Access to the on-ramp for eastbound I-96 was available.
This problem also resulted in an issue at Schoolcraft and Stark Road, where a pressure surge through the GLWA main destroyed a Livonia-maintained pressure-reducing valve at that location.
Also resulting from these issues, three water main breaks occurred overnight Thursday at Livonia-maintained water mains, which Livonia crews have repaired.
Additional water main breaks occurred Friday that temporarily interrupted service on isolated streets, the city said.

Boil water advisory lifted in Livonia

The boil water advisory in Livonia has been lifted, the city’s department of public works announced Sunday morning.
The Great Lakes Water Authority , the region’s water supplier, notified the city that all water sample tests, from the first and second round of testing, indicated no bacterial contamination from the loss of water pressure that was detected in the city’s water distribution system due to water authority’s water supply transmission system issues on Feb. 22, according to a statement issued by the city.
In fact, no bacterial contamination was ever detected.
But the boil water alert was issued from an "abundance of caution" after water pressure dropped.
Great Lakes Water Authority is the water supplier for suburban Metro Detroit.

Boil water advisory lifted in Livonia after tests show no contamination

The boil water advisory in Livonia has been lifted after tests showed no signs of contamination in the city’s drinking water.
That failure started a chain reaction of issues, including several water main breaks across southern Livonia and depressurized the system.
A lack of pressure could have produced favorable conditions for unwanted bacteria to develop.
The City of Livonia said in a news release its declaration of a boil water advisory was done out of caution in case contamination was found in the system.
More: Livonia’s Troop 782 has two achieve Eagle Scout rank More: Livonia firm earns Women’s Business Enterprise certification More: Livonia rec center poised for new, upgraded security cameras "While there was never any evidence of bacterial contamination in the water supply, the City of Livonia exercised an abundance of caution as a result of this event by issuing a boil water advisory," it read.
"The safety of our citizens and the water supply system is our highest priority and we apologize for any inconveniences this situation may have caused."
The city advises residents to subscribe to Nixle for the latest updates on major city situations such as accidents, city issues and law enforcement activity.
Those interested can text their ZIP Code to 888777 or by subscribing at nixle.com.
Contact David Veselenak at dveselenak@hometownlife.com or 734-678-6728.
Follow him on Twitter @davidveselenak.

Steps to follow after a boil water advisory is lifted

Run cold water for five minutes.
Clear hot water tanks/heaters Run hot water only at all faucets and flush until water runs cool or typically for a minimum of: 15 minutes for a typical household 40 gallon hot water tank.
Replace filters Water filters, such as ones used in refrigerators, faucets, pitchers and under the sink, are not designed to remove the specific bacteria potentially present during a boil water advisory.
If you can’t flush or run water when filter is removed, replace it with the new filter after flushing.
Always follow manufacturer’s directions for filter replacement.
For refrigerators without filters, flush water dispensers by running at least one quart of water.
If your humidifier has a filter, sanitize the humidifier and replace the filter.
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines to flush, clean, and disinfect all parts of the humidifier.
Other Devices If you used contaminated water during the boil water advisory in nebulizers, continuous positive airway pressure machines, or oral, medical or health care devices, take the following actions: Discard any water used in the devices listed above.
If your humidifier has a filter, sanitize the humidifier and replace the filter.

Livonia boil water advisory lifted after water main break Thursday

LIVONIA, Mich. – A boil water advisory for the city of Livonia was lifted Sunday morning.
RELATED: Steps to follow after a boil water advisory is lifted Two sets of water tests showed no contamination after a water main break Thursday night caused low water pressure.
The city of Livonia said there was a transmission issue with the water main along Schoolcraft Road (I-96 Service Drive) from Stark Road to Middlebelt Road.
Vehicles were being averted off of the freeway at Middlebelt Road, but it was clear for traffic Friday morning.
Eastbound Schoolcraft Road east of Middlebelt Road remains closed to traffic and is expected to be closed for several days.
Access to the on-ramp for eastbound I-96 is available.
Nearby Redford Township also was under a boil water advisory.
That’s been lifted.
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Boil water advisory lifted in Livonia

The boil water advisory in Livonia has been lifted, the city’s department of public works announced Sunday morning.
The Great Lakes Water Authority , the region’s water supplier, notified the city that all water sample tests, from the first and second round of testing, indicated no bacterial contamination from the loss of water pressure that was detected in the city’s water distribution system due to water authority’s water supply transmission system issues on Feb. 22, according to a statement issued by the city.
In fact, no bacterial contamination was ever detected.
But the boil water alert was issued from an "abundance of caution" after water pressure dropped.
Great Lakes Water Authority is the water supplier for suburban Metro Detroit.

Boil water advisory lifted in Livonia after tests show no contamination

The boil water advisory in Livonia has been lifted after tests showed no signs of contamination in the city’s drinking water.
That failure started a chain reaction of issues, including several water main breaks across southern Livonia and depressurized the system.
A lack of pressure could have produced favorable conditions for unwanted bacteria to develop.
The City of Livonia said in a news release its declaration of a boil water advisory was done out of caution in case contamination was found in the system.
More: Livonia’s Troop 782 has two achieve Eagle Scout rank More: Livonia firm earns Women’s Business Enterprise certification More: Livonia rec center poised for new, upgraded security cameras "While there was never any evidence of bacterial contamination in the water supply, the City of Livonia exercised an abundance of caution as a result of this event by issuing a boil water advisory," it read.
"The safety of our citizens and the water supply system is our highest priority and we apologize for any inconveniences this situation may have caused."
The city advises residents to subscribe to Nixle for the latest updates on major city situations such as accidents, city issues and law enforcement activity.
Those interested can text their ZIP Code to 888777 or by subscribing at nixle.com.
Contact David Veselenak at dveselenak@hometownlife.com or 734-678-6728.
Follow him on Twitter @davidveselenak.

Boil water advisory in effect across Livonia after multiple water main breaks

Livonia has been placed under a boil water advisory after several water main breaks were reported along the Interstate 96 corridor.
Update: Boil water advisory to last until at least Sunday in Livonia The city put out an alert at about 8 p.m. Thursday night, issuing a boil water advisory across the city as a precaution.
Several water mains, including near Schoolcraft and Stark; I-96 and Farmington; and Schoolcraft and Middlebelt have dropped water pressure across the city.
Residents are advised to bring water to boil before consuming it as a precaution against bacteria that could form due to the drop in pressure.
The Michigan Department of Transportation also reported several lanes along eastbound I-96 at Farmington, including the left lane, the right center lane, the right lane and the right shoulder are all experiencing flooding.
More: Livonia schools closed Friday with water boil advisory still in effect More: ‘Something different every day:’ Crews reflect on filling potholes throughout winter The Robert and Janet Bennett Library, 32777 Five Mile, also announced it would close an hour early tonight due to the drop in water pressure from the breaks along I-96.
Livonia is the second community in western Wayne County to experience a boil water advisory.
The City of Westland has also reported lower water pressure across the city as well and asks residents to not call 911 to report the matter.
Contact David Veselenak at dveselenak@hometownlife.com or 734-678-6728.
Follow him on Twitter @davidveselenak.

Livonia residents urged to boil water; Farmington Hills advisory canceled

Residents in Livonia and in parts of Farmington Hills are being urged to boil their water after different system failures on Saturday.
Here’s what you need to know if you live in Livonia: Residents are being urged to boil their water before using it after the Livonia water system lost pressure.
Officials said to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or to use bottled water.
Here’s what you need to know if you live in Farmington Hills: UPDATE: The advisory in Farmington Hills has been canceled.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued Saturday for the Southwest Pressure District in Farmington Hills because of a power failure at one of the Great Lakes Water Authority booster stations.
Officials said this notice only affects customers in the Southwest Pressure District.
A map showing the general area is below (click to expand): Officials said whenever a water system loses pressure, there is a potential for pollutants to enter the system.
No actual contamination has been detected within the water system at this time, but as a precautionary measure, all water customers in the affected area are being advised by officials to boil all water used for drinking and cooking.
Officials said an alternative is to use bottled water for drinking and cooking.
The area will be flushed and sampled on Saturday and Sunday, officials said.