West Bloomfield Township officials have issued a boil water alert for part of the community because of a broken water main.
The area affected is located east of Hiller Road and north of Greer Road, they said.
They also said the advisory should be lifted by Friday evening.
A problem with a 16-inch water main located along Greer Road Tuesday prompted township officials to issue the advisory.
The township said Wednesday the water main has been repaired and service returned, but they urge residents and businesses in the affected area to continue boiling water before it’s consumed.
Experts say before consuming tap water in areas affected by low water pressure, the water should be boiled for one minute and cooled before being used.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.
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WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – A boil water alert has been issued for parts of West Bloomfield Township, starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents and businesses in the areas east of Hiller Road and north of Greer Road are impacted by the boil water advisory.
Wellington Woods #1 and #2, Wellington Meadows and Woodlands of West Bloomfield Subs are affected.
It’s estimated that the boil water advisory could last for at least three days.
The area has lost water pressure less than 20 PSI, officials said.
Repair crews are working to resolve the water pressure issue, which is related to a 16-inch diameter transmission main along Greer Road.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
There are multiple schools that might close due to the boil water advisory.
Check the full list of school closings here.
Officials offered the following instructions on what to do during a boil water advisory: Copyright 2018 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.

(WXYZ) – Effective immediately, West Bloomfield has issued boil water advisories because of a 16-inch water main break along Greer Road.
The Boil Water Advisory was issued for the following areas: East of Hiller and North of Greer roads Welling Woods #1 and #2 Wellington Meadows sub Woodlands of West Bloomfield sub People in those areas may experience lower than normal water pressure.
Boil Water Instructions: Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
Let it cool and the water can be used for ice, drinking, washing food, preparing baby formula and food and pets.
Do NOT drink water from the tap.
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A portion of West Bloomfield Township is under a boil water advisory due to a water main break Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27.
The break was in the area of Hiller and Greer roads.
The following subdivisions are affected: • Wellington Woods • Wellington Meadows • Woodlands of West Bloomfield Residents and businesses may experience discolored water, low pressure or no water pressure.
Advertisement Township officials estimate it will take about three days to lift the boil advisory.
Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road, will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, according to the West Bloomfield School District’s website.
The district said it would have bottled water available if th advisory is still in effect Friday.
A concert at Gretchko Tuesday night is canceled.
After school care students will be transported to ACS for Kids Klub.
Updates on the water situation will be posted on the township’s website, www.wbtwp.com.