PORT HURON (WWJ) – The timeline to repair the water pipeline near Port Huron that ruptured earlier this month, impacting the water supply for thousands of Metro Detroiters, is shifting again.
Officials with the Great Lakes Water Authority announced Tuesday the delivery of the 48-foot section of the pipe has been delayed by the manufacturer down south. The pipe, which was scheduled to arrive Tuesday, is now expected to be delivered to the repair site in several segments sometime between Thursday and Saturday.
Authorities were initially hoping to have the pipeline restored and resume service by Sept. 3, but the timeline is now being reviewed. Officials expect to update the public on the timeline once the pipe arrives.
The water line break forced a boil water advisory for nearly one million people in southeastern Michigan on Aug. 13. The advisory, which was then reduced to about 130,000 people, has since been lifted.
The advisory had been in place for seven communities: the Village of Almont, Bruce Township, Burtchville Township, Imlay City, City of Rochester, Shelby Township, and Washington Township and the industrial park in Romeo.
When GLWA lifted the advisory over the weekend, officials warned residents they should still take precautions and be prepared for possible future advisories. Before using their water, residents were told to flush water lines, clear hot water tanks and heaters and replace filters. Anyone who hasn’t used their water since the advisory was lifted should still follow those steps.
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