The Great Lakes Water Authority is asking communities that were affected by a 120-inch water main break August 13th in St. Clair County, Michigan to continue to limit outdoor water use until the authority completes a flushing and disinfection process at the main. The advisory was lifted in less than two days for most communities, and all were relieved of the boil order within a week. Read the full story by The Oakland Press.
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