News Summary
A water main break in Novi has led to significant disruptions, affecting water pressure and prompting a boil water advisory for several communities. The break occurred on 14 Mile Road and has resulted in closures of public facilities and canceled classes in the area. Repair efforts are underway, but residents are urged to take precautions and limit water usage until the situation is resolved.
Novi – A water main break early Thursday morning, September 25, 2025, resulted in significant disruptions throughout the city and surrounding communities. The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. on 14 Mile Road, just west of M-5, involving a 42-inch transmission main operated by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA).
City officials reported a considerable loss of water pressure due to the break, prompting immediate repair efforts by GLWA crews who are working diligently to isolate valves and restore the water supply. These repair operations are expected to take several hours before normal service can resume.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Novi, Walled Lake, Wixom, and Commerce Township due to concerns over potential bacterial contamination from the loss of water pressure. Residents in these areas are advised to avoid watering lawns and to limit non-essential water usage. For safety, it is recommended that residents boil water for at least one minute before consuming it, or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation.
Novi city officials have also announced that due to the lack of water service, several public facilities will be closed for the day. This includes Novi City Hall and the Novi Public Library. Additionally, the Novi Community School District canceled classes, as the schools cannot operate without running water. St. Catherine of Siena Academy in neighboring Wixom also closed its doors in response to the water main issues.
Residents living near the break, such as Steven Gabel, reported being without water and facing limited access to their neighborhoods. Many individuals expressed concerns regarding the duration of the outage and the quality of available water. To assist those affected, non-drinkable water is being provided at the Department of Public Works until 9 p.m. on September 25 for toilet flushing. Furthermore, drinkable water from a local well is available at the ITC Community Sports Park, also until 9 p.m., with residents required to bring their own containers for collection.
As of 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, GLWA crews had successfully closed four out of seven necessary valves but are still working to isolate the break. Officials have clarified that once water service is restored, the boil water advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms that the water is safe for consumption.
This situation has created a ripple effect, impacting various facets of daily life for residents in the area. Ongoing updates regarding the water main break and recovery efforts are being communicated through city websites and social media platforms, encouraging citizens to stay informed on the latest developments.
For now, residents are urged to exercise caution and preparedness as repair teams continue to address the water main break and mitigate the effects of the loss in service.
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Additional Resources
- Click on Detroit: Boil Water Advisory
- Wikipedia: Water Supply
- Hometown Life: Novi Boil Water Advisory
- Google Search: Novi Water Main Break
- CBS News: Water Main Break in Novi
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Quality
- Fox 2 Detroit: Thousands Without Water
- Google News: Novi Water Main Break
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