42-inch Water Transmission Main Repair in Auburn Hills
Under repair · Michigan · Last reported May 2026
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
The Great Lakes Water Authority is repairing a break on a 42-inch water transmission main in Auburn Hills' River Woods Park that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, shutting off water to surrounding communities. The repair involves removing the damaged section and installing a new stainless steel pipe, welding pipe joints, disinfecting, flushing, and testing water quality. The brea
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Steel, Water Supply and Storage, Cement
- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Crain's Detroit Business
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Great Lakes Water Authority is repairing a break on a 42-inch water transmission main in Auburn Hills' River Woods Park that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, shutting off water to surrounding communities. The repair involves removing the damaged section and installing a new stainless steel pipe, welding pipe joints, disinfecting, flushing, and testing water quality. The break is part of a series of breaks in similar pipes in the region, highlighting the vulnerability of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipes from the 1970s. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Auburn Hills |
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Source | Crain's Detroit Business |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Water Supply and Storage, Cement |
Article published date | 2026-05-14 |
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