Boil water order in effect Nov. 13–15

Sites of boil water notice in City of Manchester, November 13–15.

submitted by City of Manchester

At around 9:30am on November 13, 2024, the City of Manchester had to depressurize the water main that services the homes on the red area of the map. The depressurization occurred due to the accidental removal of a water line that was pulled out of the water main. To safely fix the issue, the City of Manchester had to depressurize the water main. Residents of this area are advised to boil water while under this notice. Residents will be advised when the boil water notice is lifted, which is anticipated to occur on Friday, November 15, 2024.

The project that caused this boil water notice is the City of Manchester’s Lead Line Removal Project. The City of Manchester resumed this program at the beginning of November. When the project was resumed, the City of Manchester had 56 lead lines that needed to be replaced. So far, 11 lead lines have been replaced with another two (2) anticipated being replaced this month. This program is funded with funds obtained through the State of Michigan through the help of State Senator Jeff Irwin and with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. As this program continues, the City of Manchester appreciates your patience and understanding as lead lines are removed from the City of Manchester’s Drinking Water Program. For more information on the program, please contact Michael Sessions, City Manager, at (734) 428-7877.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.