42-inch water main burst on Sunday, impacting thousands of residents
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland County leaders are providing an update Tuesday on the major water main break.
Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett said the press conference will be held at 11 a.m. on May 12 at the township hall.
You can watch the press conference live when it begins at the top of this article.
In the press conference, officials are expected to share more details on the status of the water main repairs.
Barnett also reiterated that Orion Township, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills and Oakland Township are still under a boil water advisory for the foreseeable future.
Read more here –> What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replaced
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