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Novi, Walled Lake Boil Advisory Nears Decision as GLWA Awaits Final Test

GLWA names the 14 Mile corridor a top priority after repeated failures, vowing to pursue state and federal funding.

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The street remained blocked off on 14 mile at Verona as crews worked for more than 12 hours to fix the water main break.

Overview

  • A second round of bacteriological results is expected Wednesday after a clear first round, and GLWA says a clear result would end the advisory.
  • Crews installed a new steel section on the 48-inch main and are replacing an additional 20-foot span identified during inspection.
  • The March 7 rupture at 14 Mile near Vernona flooded streets, cut service for about a day and forced limited evacuations in Farmington Hills.
  • Residents pressed GLWA at a Novi City Council meeting for causes, prevention plans and possible reimbursement for outage-related costs.
  • Records show prior breaks along 14 Mile in 2017, 2021 and September 2025, fueling concerns about aging infrastructure and oversight.