Rochester Hills residents in the northwest portion of the community are now under a Boil Water Advisory as the once leaking Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) main in Auburn Hills has now broken.
The system is currently stable because Rochester Hills switched into their emergency operational state, however the drop in pressure during that transition necessitates the Boil Water Advisory.
Effective immediately, the City of Rochester Hills is also issuing an emergency water restriction for ALL residents and businesses. Residents and water users should eliminate water use for non-necessary uses such as running dishwashers and washing machines, watering lawns, washing vehicles, filling outdoor pools, or other recreational water activities.
The above actions will help keep water available for all customers in the area, and adjacent cities and townships. You may experience reduced water pressure during this time.
The City of Rochester Hills will continue to monitor the water system, but this restriction will remain in effect until further notice. The City will advise when the proper conditions have been met and the restriction is lifted.
From the GLWA website: “At this time, we do not have a firm estimate of when water service will be restored, however residences and businesses should be prepared to be out of water for a minimum of 14 days.” More information is available at the Great Lakes Water Authority website.
When the “boil water advisory” is over….when is it safe to use water from the tap??