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Water main that broke in Southwest Detroit could take 2 weeks to be replaced

A 54-inch steel water main broke in Southwest Detroit early Monday, causing flooding in the neighborhood, as reported by Claudia Ortiz.
Nearly 400 homes are in the emergency flood zone, with approximately 190 experiencing flooded basements and 72 without electricity, according to Mayor Duggan.
Replacement of a damaged section of the water main is expected to take at least two weeks, the Great Lakes Water Authority stated.
City officials are providing support for displaced residents, including hotel rooms and food.

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'It’s one Detroit': Donations pour into SW Detroit as community recovers from devastating flood

Southwest Detroit continues to recover from the devastating flood as the community rallies to help.The Great Lakes Water Authority told us the 19-foot replacement pipe is now on scene and crews will continue work throughout the weekend. However, the fix could take at least two weeks. The streets are also still caked in mud, with lots of cleanup still ahead. Related video: First basement cleaning crews now working in area of Detroit water main br…

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Water main break repair in Southwest Detroit could take weeks - WDET 101.9 FM

Detroit Water and Sewerage will begin repairing damage caused by the massive water main break in Southwest Detroit next week.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The department will clean out and sanitize basements, as well as perform hot water heater, furnace and electrical repairs. DWSD Director Gary Brown says residents whose water has been restored will still be under a…

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Water main that broke in Southwest Detroit could take 2 weeks to be replaced

By Paula Wethington Click here for updates on this story Southwest Detroit (WWJ) — It will be at least two weeks before a massive water main that broke Monday in southwest Detroit is completely back in service. That’s the schedule the Great Lakes Water Authority provided Wednesday amid the ongoing, emergency response to a break on a 54-inch water transmission line at Beard and Rowan streets. While water main breaks have been common in Metro …

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Detroit crews are working to fix a broken water main that flooded dozens of homes

Crews are working to fix a large water main break that left dozens of people in a Detroit neighborhood without power and heat.

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A 19 foot long replacement pipe arrives in Southwest Detroit

The 54-inch wide pipe arrived in Southwest Detroit Thursday to replace a section that failed earlier this week, causing massive flooding that drove many out of their homes.📸 Great Lakes Water AuthorityThe GLWA says that it’ll be at least two weeks until water service is restored.ICYMI, we talked about the details of the flood on our Daily Detroit podcast earlier this week.

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Detroit Neighborhoods Encased in Ice After Water Main Break Causes Massive Flooding - Gazette Review

Residents in Southwest Detroit were forced to evacuate after a water main burst, flooding neighborhoods before a flash freeze left cars encased in ice and homes severely damaged. Rescue crews navigated the knee-deep water in inflatable boats, safely evacuating 200 people and a dozen pets. According to the Great Lakes Water Authority, crews have excavated the area around the ruptured pipeline, and a replacement has been ordered, expected to arriv…

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