Major Water Service Disruption in Novi due to Main Break

Novi, September 25, 2025

News Summary

Novi, Michigan is facing significant disruptions in water service after a major water main break. Affected residents are under a Boil Water Advisory as city officials work to restore supply. Schools and local businesses have closed, while health facilities are using bottled water for precaution. The break has impacted tens of thousands across nearby communities, and officials advise avoiding the area.

Novi, Michigan, is currently experiencing major disruptions in water service following a significant water main break on September 25, 2025. The incident occurred along 14 Mile Road, just west of M-5, and has affected tens of thousands of residents and businesses in Novi, Walled Lake, and Commerce Township.

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect due to contamination concerns stemming from the water main break. Reports indicate that many residents have experienced a complete loss of water service, while others are facing low water pressure. City officials have closed 14 Mile Road in both directions, advising drivers to avoid the area as traffic is being diverted away from the site.

The break was reported at approximately 7:20 a.m., and crews from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are currently on-site working to address the situation. As a result of the lack of available water, the Novi Community School District has announced the closure of schools for the day, despite initial plans to open. Five schools in Walled Lake, including Hickory Woods, Meadowbrook, Mary Helen Guest, Walled Lake Elementary, and the Early Childhood Center, are also closed. Additionally, Detroit Catholic Central has confirmed its closure due to the disruption.

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital has taken precautions by using bottled water and refraining from the use of sinks or tap water, although patient care remains unaffected. Meanwhile, Henry Ford Medical Center – Columbus in Novi has closed for the day due to the water issue. Local business Emagine Novi has also closed until further notice.

City officials have stated that the investigation into the break and subsequent repairs may take several hours, though no estimated time for the restoration of water service has been provided. After service is restored, affected residents will still be under the Boil Water Advisory until two negative tests, taken 24 hours apart, confirm the safety of the water.

It is important to note that the advisory does not affect households using private wells, as these residents are not dependent on the municipal water supply. City spokeswoman Sheryl Walsh-Molloy has emphasized the collaboration between GLWA field crews and the city’s public works team to resolve the issue and restore water service as promptly as possible.

Impact on the Community

The ramifications of this water main break extend beyond residential disruptions. Many community facilities, including schools and hospitals, have been forced to either close or modify their operations due to the lack of running water. Residents are advised to remain vigilant regarding the status of their water service and adhere to the Boil Water Advisory guidelines once service is restored.

Next Steps

The Great Lakes Water Authority is continuing its ongoing assessment and repair efforts, while city officials urge affected residents to stay informed through official communications channels. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Additional Resources

• Click On Detroit: Water Main Break in Novi
• CBS News: Novi Water Pressure Loss
• Fox 2 Detroit: 14 Mile Water Main Break
• WXYZ: Schools Close in Novi
• Hometown Life: Novi Boil Water Advisory
• Wikipedia: Water Main
• Google Search: Water Main Break Novi
• Google Scholar: Water Main Break Impact
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Supply
• Google News: Water Main Break Novi

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