Boil Water Advisory lifted for most properties
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EDITOR’s NOTE 12:30pm July 30, 2026: Boil Water Advisory lifted for most properties
The City of Manchester has received satisfactory water quality test results for the majority of the area affected by this week’s precautionary boil water advisory.
Effective immediately, the precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for all properties previously included in the advisory, with the exception of the properties highlighted in yellow on the attached map as additional work was completed yesterday that impacted those residences.
The remaining properties in the yellow-highlighted area continue to be under the precautionary boil water advisory while additional water quality samples complete the required laboratory testing process. Those results are expected on Friday afternoon, and if they meet all State of Michigan drinking water standards, the advisory for those remaining properties will be lifted at that time.
Residents within the yellow-highlighted area should continue to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, preparing food, making ice, brushing teeth, or any other consumption purposes until the City announces that the advisory has been lifted.
The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of our residents throughout this precautionary advisory. Protecting the safety of our drinking water remains our highest priority, and we will provide an additional update as soon as the remaining laboratory results are available.
Residents within the yellow-highlighted area should continue to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, preparing food, making ice, brushing teeth, or any other consumption purposes until the City announces that the advisory has been lifted.
Tuesday, July 28
submitted by Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager
Earlier today, Tuesday, July 28, the City of Manchester completed a planned valve repair in downtown Manchester. Customers directly affected by the scheduled water shutdown received mailed notifications and door notices in advance of the work.
During the repair, the City has since learned that reducing a valve that was not directly part of the repair may have temporarily affected water service in additional areas of the community beyond those originally identified. Although it appears that water pressure remained above 20 psi in the immediate work area, some properties west of the River Raisin may have experienced a brief loss of water or significantly reduced water pressure.
Out of an abundance of caution, the City is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for customers west of the River Raisin until further notice.
The City has collected water quality samples, which are currently being analyzed by a certified laboratory. If testing confirms the water meets all State of Michigan drinking water standards, the precautionary boil water advisory is expected to be lifted on the morning of Thursday, July 30.
During the advisory, residents in the affected area should boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, preparing food, making ice, brushing teeth, or any other consumption purposes.
The City appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as we complete this work and verify the safety of the water supply. Additional updates will be provided as laboratory results become available.
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