9/24/13 - A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for some Green Oak Township residents following a water main break this afternoon. The Saxony, Wilmore and Meadows subdivisions are located immediately north of Lee Road and west of Whitmore Lake Road/Old US-23. Township Supervisor Mark St. Charles tells WHMI those are their three oldest subdivisions, which had shared a common water system but are now hooked up to the Livingston Community Water Authority. St. Charles says says a hydrant was being replaced today and while trying to get the old one out, the valve pulled away from the water main. Water is back on with the execution of Marlow Street, which should be back on by 4pm. Itâs recommended that water be boiled before drinking to eliminate any bacteria but it is safe to use for bathing, dishes or watering lawns and gardens. However, St. Charles recommends that residents avoid doing laundry for around 24 hours due to the amount of rust and sediment being stirred up in the water main, which can discolor clothes. He adds that operators will conduct flushing at strategic locations in the area to help minimize that. St. Charles says because water was shut off and the system went to zero pressure, they are required to issue the precautionary 72-hour boil advisory, which will be lifted once two required tests come back negative for bacteria. (JM)
↧