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Novi Today
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Water Pressure Restored in Walled Lake After Main Break
Great Lakes Water Authority says boil water advisory remains in effect for Novi area
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Water pressure has returned to Walled Lake, Michigan, after a water main break early Saturday that impacted many Oakland County residents, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority. The public utility said the break on a 48-inch water transmission main in Farmington Hills was discovered around 4:30 a.m. and caused a loss of water pressure in the Walled Lake and Novi areas. An emergency connection from Commerce Township helped restore water pressure in Walled Lake, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for Novi and surrounding areas.
Why it matters
Water main breaks can cause significant disruptions to residents and businesses, affecting access to clean drinking water. The incident in Walled Lake highlights the importance of maintaining aging water infrastructure and the need for coordinated emergency response efforts between local authorities and regional water providers.
The details
The Great Lakes Water Authority said a power interruption at one of its treatment centers created a "transient pressure wave" that is believed to have caused the 48-inch water main break in Farmington Hills. This led to a loss of water pressure in the Walled Lake and Novi areas. An emergency connection from Commerce Township helped restore water pressure in Walled Lake, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for Novi and surrounding areas until water quality testing is completed.
- The water main break was discovered around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- Water pressure returned to Walled Lake late on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- As of Sunday, March 9, 2026, a boil water advisory is still in effect for Novi and surrounding areas.
The players
Great Lakes Water Authority
The regional public utility that provides water services to many communities in southeastern Michigan, including Walled Lake and Novi.
City of Novi
A city in Oakland County, Michigan that was impacted by the water main break and has issued a water use restriction for its residents.
What they’re saying
“Please avoid washing clothes, and keep those showers short to help reduce demand.”
— Novi officials (Novi's Facebook page)
“We know that residents and businesses are anxious to hear the timeline for lifting of the boil water advisories. Those timelines are dependent upon stabilization of pressures in the GLWA and Novi systems, which varies based on user demands.”
— Great Lakes Water Authority (Great Lakes Water Authority news release)
What’s next
The boil water advisory will remain in effect for Novi and surrounding areas until two rounds of water quality testing are completed and come back clear, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the need for ongoing investment and maintenance of aging water infrastructure to prevent disruptive main breaks that can impact thousands of residents. It also underscores the importance of coordination between regional water providers and local municipalities to respond effectively to emergencies and restore service as quickly as possible.
