The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Rochester has been lifted. The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has advised the City of Rochester that the results of the most recent water test samples indicate no bacterial contamination of the water system. Residents can return to consuming water as normal after completing precautionary measures. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: Residents in this area should flush the water in their homes by doing the following: Running an outside hose spigot for … [Read more...]
Precautionary Boil Water Alert East Side of Rochester
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Due to a drop in pressure in the City of Rochester (GLWA Users only – East Side System) water supply, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. See Full Advisory and Map What should I do? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for … [Read more...]
Water Advisory Lifted in Rochester Hills
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Rochester Hills has been Lifted The Oakland County Health Division has advised the City of Rochester Hills that the results of the most recent water test samples indicate no bacterial contamination of the water system. Residents can return to consuming water as normal after completing precautionary measures. To certify that the water is safe for consumption, the city facilitated water sampling & testing from a representative area under the … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Update and Frequently Asked Questions
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Drinking Water Testing Update From the City of Rochester Hills We are pleased to report positive news related to the latest test results of drinking water samples taken from the Boil Water Advisory area of the City, north of Tienken & west of Livernois. Results of bacteriological tests received this afternoon from the Oakland County Health Division Laboratory indicated a satisfactory status for all three collection locations within the affected boil water advisory … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Remains in Place
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Boil Water Advisory Remains in Place The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Rochester Hills for the area north of Tienken & west of Livernois will remain in effect until at least Friday afternoon, July 13. Since proactively identifying a drop in water pressure within the affected area on Monday, the City’s Department of Public Services has been working closely with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, with the certified laboratory at the Oakland County Health … [Read more...]
Water Boil Advisory Still in Place
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Rochester Hills is still in effect for the area north of Tienken & west of Livernois and will remain in effect until at least Thursday afternoon. These precautionary actions are being taken due to the loss of water pressure in the water distribution system on Monday, July 9. Residents in the specified area are asked to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Rochester Hills and Oakland Township and What You Need to Know Now
October 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills The Great Lakes Water Authority, the region’s water supplier, has advised the City of Rochester Hills that the results of all water test samples indicate no bacterial contamination of the water system. Therefore, the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted and Rochester Hills water customers within the advisory area can return to consuming water as normal after completing these precautionary measures that can be found at www.oakgov.com/health. While there was never any … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory for Rochester Hills and Oakland Township
October 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Boil Water Advisory Declared In Several Oakland County Communities Boil Your Water Before Using Effective immediately, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is issuing a MANDATORY Boil Water Advisory for the communities of Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Novi (the area bounded by 14 Mile on the north, 8 mile on the south, Napier on the west and Haggerty on the east), Oakland Township (specifically the subdivisions: The Hills of Oakland and Kings Pointe), Rochester Hills (north of … [Read more...]
Boil Water Warning Lifted for Rochester Hills, Remains for Troy, What you Need to Know
November 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
According to the GLWA Water Quality Division, the water testing results returned appropriate chlorine levels and no bacteria was evident. The Boil Water Advisory is lifted for Rochester Hills, but continues for residents of Troy. The incident began when a large water main broke on South Boulevard west of Dequindre. The cause of the break is still being investigated. The water main is owned and operated by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). What do you need to know during and after a … [Read more...]
