{"id":314082,"date":"2026-05-13T19:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/314082\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T19:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:20:08","slug":"water-restrictions-lifted-for-oakland-county-communities-impacted-by-main-break-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/314082\/","title":{"rendered":"Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break — what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. \u2013 Water restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.<\/p>\n

County leaders, at a press conference at the Orion Township water tower on May 13, said water is now flowing through the newly replaced water main, meaning there are no longer any water restrictions.<\/p>\n

Previous coverage –> What\u2019s next for northern Oakland County residents after water main replaced<\/a><\/p>\n

Although water restrictions were lifted, all communities affected by the water main break remain under a Boil Water Advisory.<\/p>\n

Read more –>What you can and can\u2019t do under a boil water advisory, explained<\/a><\/p>\n

Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett said the advisory will likely last into the weekend, but people can now use water as they please.<\/p>\n

Residents may see some discoloration or sediment in their water during the Boil Water Advisory. Barnett said that is normal as the advisory is ongoing.<\/p>\n

Water testing will continue in the next few days. <\/p>\n

Water distribution centers are still available to residents. Here is where residents can get water:<\/p>\n

Orion Township:\u00a0Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court<\/p>\n

Auburn Hills:\u00a0Auburn Hills Department of Public Works, 1500 Brown Road<\/p>\n

Lake Orion:\u00a0Atwater Park, 426 Atwater Street<\/p>\n

View a map of the locations here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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